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Nutrition & Dietetics Master's Degree

The online nutrition & dietetics master's degree is diverse, just like our profession. You will apply cutting-edge information in food, nutrition, food service management, and wellness to enhance your practice. This program will teach you to think independently and critically to evaluate and apply new research concepts and theories to advance your career.

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Core Courses 9 credit hours

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Statistics3Matthew FritzMatthew FritzMatthew FritzUNLUNLUNL
Research Methods3Allison HepworthAllison HepworthOSU
Current Issues or Trends (2 credits)2Elizabeth DrokeDebra SullivanKUMCKUMC

Elective Courses 21 - 24 credit hours

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Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy3Gena WollenbergGena WollenbergOSU
Advanced Human Nutrition: Macronutrients3Yeong RheeNDSUNDSU
Advanced Nutrition: Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Advanced Lipid Metabolism in Human Nutrition3KUMC
Clinical Aspects of Nutrition Support3Mandy CorriganKUMCKUMC
Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy3KUMCKUMC
Dietary & Herbal Supplements3Swarna MandaliKUMCKUMC
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice3Jillian JoyceOSU
Food Culture3OSU
Foundations of Leadership in Dietetics3Lindsey ThompsonKUMC
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Maternal and Child Nutrition3Allison HepworthKUMCOSU
Micronutrients in Human Nutrition3Samitinjaya Dhakal
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages3Sarah HortmanSarah HortmanSarah HortmanUNLUNL
Nutritional Aspects of Oncology3KUMC
Nutrition Counseling & Education Methods3KUMC
Nutrition Education in the Community3Sarah HortmanSarah HortmanUNL
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Nutrition & Human Performance3Marni ShoemakerAaron CarbuhnKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation3KUMCKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders3Beth HarrellKUMCKUMC
Nutrition & Wellness3Elizabeth HilliardNDSU
Obesity Across the Lifespan3Felicia StegerKUMCKUMC
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition3L. Maria AhMuKUMC
Public Health Nutrition3Samitinjaya DhakalDanielle ChristifanoKUMCKUMC

Practicum/Creative Component/ Thesis 3 - 6 credit hours

Required or elective courses such as creative components, directed studies, practica, research and theses are available through your home university. Consult with your academic advisor about course selection and scheduling. 
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