The Master of Science in Nutrition is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of nutrition and dietetics, including opportunities in administrative, clinical dietetics and community nutrition program.

Nutrition/Dietetics includes a foundation of natural and social sciences, as well as theoretical and applied course work in Nutrition and Dietetics. This curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 120 South Riverside Place, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-4876. The curriculum meets academic requirements of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) for qualification as a registered dietetian (R.D.). After graduation, students who wish to become registered dietitians will need to complete a supervised practice program, such as a Dietetic Internship program. This leads to eligibility to take the National Registration Exam.

To be admitted to the Nutrition/Dietetics Program, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. For other admission requirements contact program faculty.