Nutrition Sciences Master’s program at Dominican University

Master of Science in Nutrition with Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

A graduate degree that prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian, focusing on the areas of public health community nutrition or clinical nutrition.

Dedication to the values-centered intellectual development. Therefore, our program strives to recruit and serve a diversified community as well as promote an appreciation for service to the community and our profession. All MS graduate classes are provided online, and the supervised practice rotation curriculum is provided at on-site practice settings and at our River Forest campus. Supervised practice experiences are arranged by our program staff and are located within a 50-mile radius of our campus.

To qualify for the MS in Nutrition with Coordinated Program in Dietetics, students must have a bachelor degree or post-baccalaureate certificate in nutrition and dietetics. transcripts will be evaluated to determine whether any other courses are required.

If you do not have a nutrition-related bachelor degree:.

Supervised practice rotations provide a minimum of 1,000 hours of field experience in practice settings including community, outpatient, clinical inpatient, food service management, and specialty nutrition.

The program fulfills the requirements for a master degree in nutrition and the supervised practice requirements for eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The supervised practice curriculum will enable you to complete your supervised practice requirements with robust opportunities and experiences in each rotation. You will also participate in extensive preparation for the Registration Examination for Dietitians, including a two-day RD Exam Review Workshop, use of RD exam software throughout the program, and our RD Boot Camp. Upon completion, program graduates receive the Verification Statement required for application to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be eligible for application to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Beginning January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Complete an ACEND-accredited dietetic coordinated program, internship, or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISSP).