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Master of Science in Nutrition

21 Months On Campus Masters Program

Concordia College

Program Overview

The Applied Dietetic Practice courses utilize food service management, community, and clinical facilities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and surrounding communities. Applied Dietetic Practice I is completed in the summer between the two academic years. Applied Dietetic Practice II is completed in the final spring semester. All courses other than the Applied Dietetic Practice, Statistics Research and Analysis, and Master's Capstone are offered on campus. Students complete their master's capstone project in the final spring semester.The combined DI/MS program provides the graduate study and degree requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), and exceeds the minimum 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship) necessary to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The combined DI/MS is designed to be completed in four consecutive semesters (including one summer course prior to the first fall semester, and one summer in between) as a full-time student, with a minimum requirement of 39 semester credits.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Successful completion of a minimum of 39 credits, consisting of 4 credits of COM 614, 4 credits of COM 617, 3 credits of BUSN 662, 4 credits of FND 608 (graduate statistics), 2 credits of FND 600, 2 credits of FND 601, 2 credits of FND 602, 2 credits of FND 603, 4 credits of FND 604, 8 credits of Applied Dietetics Practice (FND 606 & 607), and 4 credits of a master's capstone project (FND 605).Credits from upper-division nutrition and dietetics courses will not be accepted nor will exemptions be made for prior experience.Successful completion of a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship).Successful completion of a master's capstone project with an oral presentation at a professional event.All course requirements must be completed with at least a grade of C. An overall GPA in the graduate program must be a 3.0.

Career Options

  • Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition
  • Work in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Food and Nutrition Management
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Nutrition Education and Research
  • Private Practice/Consulting
  • Business and Industry
  • International Food Organizations

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