Mission

The Clinical Nutrition program offers an all online graduate program to meet a variety of professional needs. The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a clinically focused program that integrates biomedical and nutrition sciences to develop an understanding of medical nutrition therapy. The program is available in a flexible format that can be accessed by students from diverse backgrounds.

Overview of the Program

Students with a baccalaureate in nutrition and students at all levels of allied health and medical education can use this program to integrate nutrition into professional study.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to describe nutrient characteristics, food sources, bioavailability, and utilization within the body.
2. Students will be able to describe the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestation  of diseases related to nutrition,.
3. Students will be able to describe both normal and therapeutic nutrition needs of both adults and children and design specific dietary plans.
4. Students will be able to describe and perform appropriate methods of nutrition assessment and interpretation of results.
5. Students will be able to critically read and interpret professional literature.
6. Students will be able to effectively communicate course related material in presentation to classmates and others.

Program is 36 Credits and can be competed completely online. Students can take courses at their own pace. See the graduate curriculum.

Please note that this program does not include all coursework and clinical experience for becoming a registered dietitian. If you do not have a previous nutrition background and wish to practice as a registered dietitian, please visit the Web site of the American Dietetic Association. Requirements for state licensure/certification vary from state and this program alone is not sufficient for licensure/certification in most states.