Dietetics (Online) Specialization
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition and Health Sciences
The Dietetics online graduate program is available to:
- Registered Dietitians (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)
- Those who have a Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Verification Statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Note: Having the DPD Verification Statement and subsequently completing the MS online program does not qualify one to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become a RD/RDN. In addition to the DPD Verification Statement and completion of a graduate degree, individuals need to apply to and successfully complete an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship program that accepts applicants who have already earned a graduate degree. Applications to dietetic internship programs are competitive and admission to the program is not guaranteed based solely on having obtained both the DPD Verification Statement and a graduate degree.
Overview
The online program is part of the multi-state Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA). Formerly known as Great Plains IDEA, the Innovative Digital Education Alliance is a consortium of four public universities in the United States offering online, flexible, and affordable degree programs in nutrition and dietetics.
Application can be made to any one of the following partnering institutions and students will select their courses (which are allocated across the four partnering institutions) based on their Memorandum of Courses:
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- North Dakota State University
- Oklahoma State University
Utilize the links below for more information regarding the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA):
- How it works: youtu.be/-ba5Shodvug
- Dietetics program: www.gpidea.org/program/dietetics
- Tuition and costs: www.gpidea.org/students/costs
- Course information: www.gpidea.org/program/dietetics/masters-degree
- Course matrix: www.gpidea.org/course-planner/dietetics/masters-degree
Application to this program
Application is open to:
- Registered Dietitians (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)
- Those who have a Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Verification
Statement from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
When completing the Office of Graduate studies online application, select:
MAJOR/DEGREE: Nutrition & Health Sciences (MS)
SPECIALIZATION: Dietetics
Degree Requirements
- 32 total credits of coursework
- 9 credits are required from the following three courses offered in IDEA:
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Current Issues
- Remaining 23 credits consist of IDEA Dietetics courses that best meet your career needs and interests.
- Up to 15 graduate credits may be transferred from another university pending advisor approval. Certain restrictions apply.
- A Memorandum of Courses (MOC) form needs to be filled out and filed before half of coursework is completed.
- Students may not file a Memorandum and graduate in the same term.
- Students have ten years from the oldest course listed on the Memorandum to complete the degree. Courses exceeding this limit may not be used toward a master’s degree.
- The student must apply to graduate.
- The Final Examination Report (FER) is due in Graduate Studies at least four weeks (three weeks in summer) before the final exam.
- Final oral exam is taken in final semester of coursework. Contact the program advisor early in the final semester to prepare for this exam.
