Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
Rochester, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 2,257 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions
Introduction
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) engage people of all ages, cultures, health concerns, and socioeconomic levels to address a range of nutritional needs. RDNs are skilled health care professionals who apply the art and science of food and nutrition at individual, institutional, organizational, community, and population levels.
RIT’s Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
This program, housed in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, has a dynamic curriculum addressing new connections between technology and health. In addition to meeting all competencies for entry-level practice as an RDN by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)–the leading accreditation body for programs in nutrition and dietetics–graduates demonstrate research expertise through the completion of a thesis that includes technology as an aspect of nutrition and dietetics practice.
Program faculty hold doctorates and are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with professional expertise in a wide range of topics. Following graduation, you will be prepared to practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, universities, research facilities, food and pharmaceutical companies, public health organizations, government agencies, communication and marketing firms, professional sports organizations, commercial food service operations, and corporate well-being units. Completion of the MS degree in dietetics and nutrition meets the course work and supervised experiential learning requirements to sit for the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist examination.
Becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
The following are the steps necessary to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:
- Successful completion of the MS in dietetics and nutrition degree requirements.
- Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration Credentialing Exam for Dietitians.
In addition to the professional credential of the RDN, a majority of states currently have statutory provisions (licensure/certification) regarding professional regulation of dietitians and/or nutritionists. Information regarding statutes of individual states is provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Accreditation
Pre-Candidate Accreditation Statement
Rochester Institute of Technology has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and is in the eligibility application process for accreditation candidacy for the MS in dietetics and nutrition.
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics. These accreditation standards integrate didactic course work with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Students interested in cultural competence, social determinants of health, behavioral health integration, and interprofessional care coordination are encouraged to apply for scholarships reserved for RIT M.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition students in the AHEC Scholars Program. Selected students may apply their RIT Experiential Learning hours toward fellowship requirements. Benefits of participation include a financial stipend, access to current, research-based, non-clinical online learning materials, and more.
Curriculum
Course
First Year
- Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- Medical Nutrition Therapy II
- Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
- Advanced Nutrition Science
- Research Methods in Health and Well-being
- Population Health, Risk Identification & Management
- Culinary and Food Systems Management
- Community and Public Health Nutrition Supervised Experiential Learning
- Culinary and Food Systems Management Supervised Experiential Learning
Second Year
- Leading Health Systems II
- Dissemination and Implementation Science for Health and Well-being
- Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
- Clinical Nutrition Supervised Experiential Learning
- Health & Well-being Management Thesis 6
- Statistics Elective*
* Statistics Elective can be fulfilled by either STAT-614, MATH-655, or PSYC-640.
Program Electives
- Project Management
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Science Research
- Integrated Health Systems & Population Health
- Cultural Competency in Global Health
- Leading Health Systems I
- Healthcare Strategic Marketing & Communication
- Health Care Financial Management I: Principles & Practice
- Health Systems Quality & Organizational Learning
- Technology and the Future of Work
- Leading Human Resources
- Leading Change
- Diversity in Global Workplace
- Leading Teams in Organizations
- Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
- Internet Marketing: Strategy & Tactics
- Integrative Approaches to Health
- Community Nutrition
- Graduate Developmental Psychology
- Graduate Social Psychology
- Readings in Public Policy
- Graduate Policy Analysis
- Graduate Decision Analysis
- Evaluation and Research Design
- Strategic Foresight and Innovation
- Customer Centricity
- Service Analytics
- Leading Innovation
- Design Thinking and Creativity
- Applied Linear Models-Regression
- Survey Design and Analysis
- Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Principles and Practices of Health Education
- Health and Nutrition Education and Evaluation
- Independent Study
Career Opportunities
Changes in the health care landscape are helping to make dietetics and nutrition professionals highly sought after for excellent career opportunities. Now, more than ever, RDN’s practice in a wide range of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Universities
- Government Agencies
- Research Facilities
- Food and Pharmaceutical Companies
- Public Health Organizations
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Sports Nutrition
- Commercial Food Service Operations
- Corporate Well-Being Units
English Language Requirements
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