This option is available within the Nutrition major at the following location:

• Ecampus (hybrid)

The MS in Nutrition, Professional Dietetics (PD) is a challenging, graduate-level supervised practice program that mentors and trains entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) practitioners who are prepared to be leaders with advanced skills in diverse practice areas of food and nutrition practice. The program was created to reflect the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics philosophy that “Education is a dynamic and complex process that translates the theoretical and ideal into actual application and practice.” The program builds from knowledge level to skill acquisition as students begin with graduate coursework and proceed to supervised practice rotations. The sequencing of the rotation sites allows for progression of practice as well as application of theory to practice with patients and clients of different ages and with different needs. Additionally, the program strives to develop innovative, advanced-level practitioners who can apply critical thinking, research, and evaluation skills in nutrition and dietetics practice. 

Option Code: 4662

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply advanced levels of nutrition care and practice in clinical and community based settings.
• Demonstrate data analysis skills and data driven decision making/problem solving in nutrition and dietetics practice.
• Develop nutrition counseling and behavior change practice skills.

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Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a free online research ethics training. Students will receive detailed instructions for completing the CITI program from their advisor

Option Code: 4662