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. Students graduating from the MSND degree are eligible to take the Commission on Dietetics Registration Exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Admission Requirements

 In order to complete the application process for the MSND program, the applicant must complete the following: 

1. Apply to the Graduate School 

Complete and/or gather the following documents: 

• Application to Graduate School accompanied by Application Fee 
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly from the institutions previously attended. 

2. Apply to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Program 

Complete and/or gather the following documents: 

• Current Resume 
• 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 
• Unofficial copy of transcript.
• Three letters of recommendation/rating forms, which should be from former supervisors, faculty, or preceptors.

PREREQUISITES

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics or a degree in any field with a minor in nutritional science.

• Undergraduate Applied Statistics Course
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.