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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 FritzUNLUNLUNLUNL
Research Methods3Allison HepworthOSUOSU
Current Issues or Trends (2 credits)2Debra Sullivan
Current Issues or Trends (3 credits)3KUMCKUMCKUMC

Elective Courses 21 - 24 credit hours

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Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy3Gena WollenbergOSUOSU
Advanced Nutrition: Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Advanced Lipid Metabolism in Human Nutrition3Nicholas MarchelloKUMCKUMC
Clinical Aspects of Nutrition Support3Mandy CorriganKUMCKUMC
Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy3Felicia StegerKUMC
Dietary & Herbal Supplements3Swarna MandaliKUMCKUMCKUMC
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice3OSU
Food Culture3Shirley EvansOSU
Foundations of Leadership in Dietetics3Lindsey ThompsonKUMCKUMC
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Maternal and Child Nutrition3KUMCOSUKUMC
Micronutrients in Human Nutrition3Samitinjaya Dhakal
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages3Sarah HortmanUNLUNL
Nutritional Aspects of Oncology3Anna Arthur
Nutrition Counseling & Education Methods3KUMCKUMC
Nutrition Education in the Community3Sarah HortmanUNLUNL
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Nutrition & Human Performance3Aaron CarbuhnKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation3KUMCKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders3Beth HarrellKUMCKUMC
Nutrition & Wellness3Elizabeth HilliardNDSU
Obesity Across the Lifespan3KUMCKUMC
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition3KUMC
Public Health Nutrition3Danielle ChristifanoDanielle 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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