M. A. Nutrition Education for the Registered Dietitian
This option reflects the department's commitment to graduate education for the registered dietitian (R.D.) who wishes to enhance existing knowledge and skills. In addition to courses that provide updated nutrition science information, required courses build understanding and application of principles of human development, communication and counseling, and practice-based research. Since the remaining 50% of credits are allocated to elective courses, the R.D. is able to choose a program of study that is tailored to meet professional needs and area(s) of interest.
Candidates are required to complete a 42-credit program consisting of the Core Requirements (9 credits) and the following concentration requirements and program electives.
Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (9 credits) | ||
| Concentration Requirements (12 credits) | ||
| NED 599 | Comprehensive Examination in Nutrition Education | |
| NED 641 | Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism: Macronutrients | |
| NED 642 | Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism: Regulatory Nutrients | |
| NED 653 | Health Counseling | |
| NED 689 | Introduction to Nutrition Research | |
| NED 690 | Seminar in Nutrition | |
| Concentration Electives (21 credits) | ||
| GEN 504 | Strategies of Teaching and Learning | |
| GEN 511 | Special Topics | |
| NED 511 | Special Topics in Nutrition | |
| NED 643 | Community Nutrition | |
| NED 644 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | |
| NED 645 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | |
| NED 646 | Geriatric Nutrition | |
| NED 647 | Contemporary Topics in Nutrition | |
| NED 648 | Independent Study | |
| NED 650 | Planning Programs for Wellness | |
| NED 651 | Normal Pediatric Nutrition and Growth | |
| NED 654 | Therapeutic Pediatric Nutrition | |
| NED 655 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | |
| NED 699 | Thesis | |
| HCA 620 | Marketing Health Care Services | |
| HCA 621 | Health Ethics | |
| HCA 630 | Health Economics | |
| Updated: July 2004 | ||
Other electives may be permitted with the written approval of the Department Chair.