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YOUR FUTURE AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST STARTS HERE

Program Overview

FALL START • FULL TIME FOR 16 MONTHS • COHORT MODEL

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDNs) have the skills to improve patient health outcomes through the strategic application of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). ´óÏó´«Ã½’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (MSCND) trains the next generation of dietetics leaders through applied learning experiences emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and a holistic approach to wellness.

Building upon ´óÏó´«Ã½’s recognized history in culinary nutrition and dietetics, this 16-month program prepares graduates to apply for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become an RDN.

Expand your culinary and nutrition knowledge through the program’s close collaboration with our world-renowned College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT), and learn to efficiently apply your expertise to patient and client care through experiences within the College of Health & Wellness.

As you develop your clinical nutrition expertise, you will be guided in class by experienced faculty — and in the field by professional preceptors, many of whom are ´óÏó´«Ã½ alums.

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What Makes ´óÏó´«Ã½’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Unique?

´óÏó´«Ã½’s MSCND helps you develop the analytic, diagnostic and clinical skills to work in a range of settings. Learn to assess and modify patients’ diets to help treat or manage existing conditions — or prevent future health issues. As part of this program, you will:

• Participate in interdisciplinary work across multiple ´óÏó´«Ã½ programs, including health science, physical therapy, exercise and sports science, nursing, physician assistant studies, public health and occupational therapy.
• Learn from nationally recognized faculty in a fully modernized facility.
• Participate in at least 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning (SEL) focusing on various healthcare areas such as inpatient and hospital care, ambulatory and outpatient care, community outreach and education, private practice, senior living and longterm care facilities.

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Outstanding full-time applicants will be considered for the Dean’s Scholarship, which offers up to $4,000 per academic year for full-time study. Enrolled students who did not receive the scholarship as incoming students will be eligible for consideration in their second year, provided they maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the end of their first year as full-time students. For students awarded multiple university scholarships or grants, the scholarship with the highest value will be applied to their program.

Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Curriculum

Review the full curriculum in the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Catalog:

_{*Students without a DPD verification statement will be required to take two foundation courses prior to the start of the MSCND program. + Denotes a Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) course related to the course directly above it.}