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Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S. Sequence
Introduction
Master of Science Degree. The graduate program in Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to prepare students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and to provide advanced education for current RDNs. The program combines a strong content knowledge base with expertise in applied research. The curriculum encompasses a variety of areas within dietetics, including nutrition research, clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, community nutrition, and foodservice management. Students will engage in high impact practices including research, collaborative projects and assignments, and community-based learning.
The general goals of the M.S in Nutrition and Dietetics program are to:
- Prepare graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competency in professional and ethical behaviors for successful practice as a RDN.
- Upon completion of the M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, graduates will be employed in an area that allows them to practice in dietetics.
Admission
Admission requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate degree and, if English is their second language, demonstrate English proficiency by either an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 (iBT) or 550 paper-based. The prerequisites for admission to the program are statistics (Stats 320 or equivalent), physiology and anatomy (BIO 234 or equivalent), nutrition (FN 212 or equivalent), and advanced nutrition (FN 320 or equivalent).
Applicants who are denied admission due to deficiencies in these prerequisites will be advised that the courses can be taken at UW-Stout as a special non-degree student, but this will not guarantee admission into the graduate program.
Primary Evaluation Processes
The primary processes used to evaluate program and academic progress include course grades, research evaluation, certification of program completion, and the following program specific processes: program application; degree candidacy; research topic approval or completion the non-thesis option; and intent to graduate.
Requirements
The requirements for this degree include: (a) completion of at least 30 semester credits with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and a minimum of 15 of those credits in courses open only to graduate students at the 700 and 800 level; (b) approval of degree candidacy at the appropriate time; and (c) completion of the research and professional requirements.
General Requirements
Master of Science Degree
| Total for graduation |
30 credits |
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| Research Preparation |
9 credits |
| Professional Preparation |
21 credits |
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