Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences

Program graduates will be prepared for entry level practice as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with special focus on clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management while always providing quality and compassionate care.

Objectives

1. 1.1: At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).
2. 1.2: Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
3. 1.3: At least 90 percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
4. 1.4: The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
5. 1.5: Annual surveys will show 80% of employers Agree or Strongly Agree with the entry level preparation of graduates.

1. 2.1: At least 90% of alumni surveyed will agree or strongly agree that they are competent in interprofessional collaboration.
2. 2.2: At least 90% of alumni surveyed will agree or strongly agree that they are competent in delivering care that is person-centered.
3. 2.3: At least 90% of alumni surveyed will agree or strongly agree that they consider themselves a life-long learner.

The University of New Haven Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This program integrates the didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning to provide a competency based education that provides graduates eligibility to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and be prepared for practice.

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Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program at the University of New Haven are eligible to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN.

For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN please click here.

While state interpretations of statutes may vary, it is ACEND's considered opinion that the program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. However, completing an ACEND-accredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state. Individuals should review their state's licensing statutes and regulations to understand the specific requirements, including supervised practice and examinations, needed to obtain a dietetics license. More information about state licensure and certification can be found at this link: State Licensure.

Program outcomes available upon request.