Department Faculty
Faculty Publications

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.

Department Faculty
Faculty Publications

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
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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Graduate

Continuing Education