Nutrition and Dietetics, MS

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) degree is offered for the purpose of educating individuals to a high level of competence in nutrition and dietetics. This program provides graduates with the necessary academic requirements for eligibility to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

The MSND degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This accreditation means that the master’s degree program has met or exceeded the rigorous standards set by the ACEND. The ACEND will continuously monitor the program to ensure that these standards are maintained.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the MSND program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree including the following courses: lifecycle nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition assessment, food science, nutrition counseling, community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and an applied statistics course (junior level or higher). Transcripts can be reviewed for similar courses.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.
Personal statement consisting of 500-1,000 words with attention to the applicant’s professional goals, past experiences, and contributions the applicant expects to make in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Two letters of recommendation/rating forms, which should be from former supervisors or faculty.

University Requirements:

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Core Courses:

NS 6123 - Health Care Delivery in the U. S. Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6303 - Nutrition and Dietetics Research Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6313 - Nutritional Epidemiology Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6033 - Data Analysis in Health Professions Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

NURS 5113 - Leadership in Health Professions Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6243 - Metabolic Nutrition Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6253 - Nutrition in Critical Illness Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6263 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6843 - Ethics of Health Care Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 15

Support Courses:

NS 6003 - Topics in Food Service Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6013 - Management of Nutrition Services Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6113 - Food and Nutrition Public Policy Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 9

Practicum Courses:

NSP 6123 - Practicum I Sem. Hrs: 3
NSP 6223 - Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 3
NSP 6323 - Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 3
NSP 6424 - Practicum IV Sem. Hrs: 4
NSP 6524 - Practicum V Sem. Hrs: 4

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Nutrition and Dietetics, MS

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 15

Support Courses:

Sub-total: 9

Practicum Courses:

Sub-total: 17

Total Required Hours: 53

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Nutrition and Dietetics, MS

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 15

Support Courses:

Sub-total: 9

Practicum Courses:

Sub-total: 17

Total Required Hours: 53