Interim Department Chair
Dr. Jane Ziegler DCN, RD, LDN
Academic Vice Chair
Jane Ziegler, DCN, RDN, LDN
Research Vice Chair
Laura Byham-Gray, PhD, RD, FNKF
Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences
Our clinical and preventive nutrition sciences programs offer exceptional education and research experiences for students that prepares them for careers as dietetic practitioners at all levels. Courses are offered in-person or online, supplemented with virtual live classes, or a combination of both.
Faculty members serve as role models in nutrition and dietetics education, practice, and research, while providing strong leadership and service to the profession.
Clinical and preventive nutrition sciences graduates learn the critical thinking and scientific skills needed for clinical nutrition and dietetics practice, management, research, and leadership to meet the challenges of the 21st century. They are fully prepared to make an impact on the health and wellness of others.
Interim Department Chair
Dr. Jane Ziegler DCN, RD, LDN
Academic Vice Chair
Jane Ziegler, DCN, RDN, LDN
Research Vice Chair
Laura Byham-Gray, PhD, RD, FNKF
The Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences offers several graduate program options to match the growing opportunities in nutrition and dietetics. Identify your path below.
For Aspiring Dietitians | For Aspiring Public Health Dietitians | For Practicing RDNs | For Practicing RDNs | |
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Our Programs |
MS in Clinical Nutrition |
MPH in Nutrition & Dietetic Internship Certificate |
MS in Clinical Nutrition |
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition |
Admission Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree & DPD Verification Statement OR Prerequisite Courses | Bachelor’s Degree & DPD Verification Statement | Bachelor’s Degree & RDN Credential | Master’s Degree, RDN Credential, & 3 years experience post-RDN |
Description | 16 Month Combined MS & Supervised Experiential Learning Program | 20 Month Combined MPH & Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate | 3 Year, Part-time Clinically-Focused Graduate Program Designed Exclusively for Practicing RDNs | Clinical Nutrition Doctorate with an Advanced Practice Residency & Practice-Based Research |
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