Accelerate Your Career
Dietitians can make a tremendous difference for people from all walks of life by giving them the tools and information they need to live healthy lifestyles, meet their nutritional or performance goals or heal and recover from illness. With the flexibility of online coursework, small classes, hands-on experience and personalized support from faculty, the University of Northern Colorado will prepare you to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), or strengthen your skills as an RDN through the online M.S. in dietetics. Both programs are for those who have completed (or are in the process of completing) an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Degree Details
Credits Required:
Master's - 35, with internship - 55
Location/Delivery:
Online
Degree Options
M.S. in Dietetics
The Dietetics master’s degree is a two-year, online program. The 35-credit curriculum supports the development of skills related to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Whether you are already a Registered Dietitian who would like to add a master's degree, or you need to complete your master's degree requirement before or after your internship experience, this program will establish you as an expert Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
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M.S. in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship
The Dietetics master’s degree with Dietetic Internship is a three-year program designed to prepare you for successful completion of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Examination as well as for entry-level practice. It consists of two years of online coursework and one year of supervised practice. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The 55-credit curriculum supports the development of skills related to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and provides hands-on learning opportunities in supervised practice settings. Gaining your M.S. in Dietetics will also prepare you for furthering your career for opportunities that require a graduate degree. Through your coursework, you’ll develop critical thinking and leadership skills that will support your future work and development as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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Your Future in Dietetics
Opportunities in dietetics are on the rise and having a graduate degree will set you apart from others in the field. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists promote healthy lifestyles through good nutrition, disease prevention and medical nutrition therapy.
Consider UNC’s M.S. in Dietetics if you are interested in:
- An online program and UNC has a long history of offering online programs in Dietetics
- An affordable graduate program
- Diverse faculty research agendas
- Opportunities for electives in other programs
- An opportunity to complete your internship and become eligible to sit for the Registration Exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- A Capstone Course that provides you with the opportunity to complete an in-depth study of an area of evidence-based research/practice, write a comprehensive paper and present the project results.
You’ll learn:
Critical thinking and leadership skills that will support your future work and development as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Sample courses:
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Counseling Methods
- Nutrition Communication
- Public Health Nutrition
- Research Methods
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