Courses
Clinical Dietetics, M.S. Curriculum
Cohort Model: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall & Winter
Suggested Course Sequence
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
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CD 501 - Emerging Professional Practice Issues in Clinical Dietetics: 2 credits CD 560 - Advanced Nutrition Education, Counseling and Coaching: 3 credits CD 516 - Food and Culinary Science: 4 credits CD 520 - Supervised Practice: Food Management Systems: 3 credits (180 hours) |
CD 530 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition I: 3 credits (180 hrs) CD 510 - Nutritional Assessment: 3 credits CD 600 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy I: 3 credits CD 690 - Research Methodology in Clinical Dietetics: 2 credits |
STA 610 -Applied Statistics for Health Professions: 3 credits CD 610 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy II: 3 credits CD 630 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition II: 2 credits (120 hours; 60 hours may be taken internationally) CD 693 - Master's Project Course: 1-3 credits OR CD 695 - Thesis Research in Clinical Dietetics: 1 (2) credits |
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12 credits (180 hours supervised practice) |
11 credits (180 hours supervised practice) |
9/10 credits (120 hours supervised practice) |
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Semester 4 |
Semester 5 |
Clinical experience |
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CD 505 - Health Care Regulation and Policy in Dietetic Practice: 2 credits CD 550 - Food, Culture and the Health Environment: 3 credits CD 625 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition I: 5 credits (300 hours) CD 693 - Master's Project Course or CD 695 - Master's Project/Thesis: 1/2 credits |
CD 640 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition II: 5 credits (300 hrs.) CD 650 - Supervised Practice: Area of Specialization: 2 credits (120 hrs. optional International rotation) CD 693 - Master's Project or CD 695: - Thesis Research in Clinical Dietetics: 1 (2) credits CD 689 - Seminar in Clinical Dietetics : 1 credit |
Equal 1200 hours, including 180 optional international hours |
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11/12 Credits (300 hrs. supervised practice) |
9/10 Credits (420 hrs. supervised practice) |
Total 52-55 credits |
Approved November, 2019
This is a full-time ACEND-accredited Coordinated Graduate Program designed for those who need supervised practice hours and competencies. Classes are taught using the hybrid model, with some in-seat class meetings, simulation, and culinary lab experiences. Upon successful completion, this program awards a Master of Science (MS) degree and a verification statement (VS) which provides eligibility to sit for the registration exam that leads to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
- 52-55 credits (depending on if the student selects a Master's Research Project or Master's Thesis).
- Five semesters; Fall start; Cohort size: 27 students
- 1200-hours of supervised practice: clinical, community, food service, and area of specialization (AOS)
Please Note the Following:
- Average driving time to supervised practice sites is about 60-90 minutes.
- Housing stay for any part of the program, including supervised practice, is the responsibility of the student.
- All courses are offered in the hybrid model with in-seat class meetings, in-person simulation, and culinary labs.