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x remove Combined Degree: Applied Food & Nutrition B.S. and Clinical Dietetics, M.S.
Credits Required
161 - 164
Format
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Students will earn a maximum of 11 graduate credits during their undergraduate program from the courses listed below. Students are encouraged to work with faculty advisors to ensure all requirements are met.

  • CD 501 - Emerging Professional Practice Issues in Clinical Dietetics 2
  • CD 516 - Food and Culinary Science 4
  • CD 560 - Advanced Nutrition Education, Counseling, and Coaching 3
  • CD 690 - Research Methodology in Clinical Dietetics 2

Note that this program requires enrollment in two spring/summer semesters.

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Career Options

Graduates of the combined degree program will meet eligibility requirements to test for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Graduates work at hospitals, medical centers, long-term care facilities, dialysis clinics, rehabilitation centers, WIC programs, community nutrition organizations, school nutrition services, and private practices.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Dietetics
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Food Services
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Intervention
  • Nutrition Diagnosis
  • Clinical Nutrition

Source: EMSI, 2021

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