Logan University - Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

Master of Science Degree in

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Online Program with In-person Supervised Learning

Feed Your Appetite for Career Success Start your journey to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with a Future Education Model Graduate Program.

If you are passionate about health, food and helping people make personalized, positive lifestyle changes, a career as an RDN may be right for you. As one of the first in the country to offer a graduate program under the Future Education Model, Logan University’s competency-based Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MS-AND) is a fast track to your RDN credential.

Upon graduation students will receive a verification statement to sit for the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Curriculum Logan’s Applied Nutrition & Dietetics program starts with online core coursework and specialized RDN courses and culminates with 30 weeks of supervised experiential learning outside the classroom, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

COURSE

CREDITS

Lifecycle Nutrition

3

Nutritional Science

3

Natural Therapies: Herbology & Detoxification

3

Clinical Nutrition in Human Systems I

3

Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics

3

Nutrition Epidemiology & Health Promotion

3

Gut Microbiome, Nutrition & Behavior

3

Geriatric Nutrition

3

Research Methods in Health Care

3

Clinical Nutrition I Lab

1

Food Science & Management Lab

2

Medical Nutrition Therapy Lab

2

Supervised Experiential Learning I

5

Supervised Experiential Learning II

5

Begin your career in applied nutrition and dietetics with a master’s degree from Logan University • Competency-

based: Online core coursework and in-person supervised experiential learning rotations

• Innovative: Logan

is one of the first schools in the U.S. to offer a graduatelevel dietetics program accredited under the Future Education Model

• Leadership: Instructors

are experienced, highly respected professionals

• Preparation:

Graduates gain knowledge and confidence to sit for the CDR’s national examination

• Support: Academic success coaches help with everything

from registering for classes to staying on track in the program

Industry-Driven, Expert Led

Instructors in Logan’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics program are dedicated industry professionals.

Graduates are well-prepared to meet the emerging health care needs of patients facing an array of conditions by assessing and designing nutrition plans to maximize human performance, managing nutrition programs, and providing clinical nutrition expertise in a wide variety of settings.

Admission Requirements Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as well as completed all pre-requisite coursework with a C or better. Three semester credit hours are required in each of the following courses: • • • • • •

Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology

• Human Nutrition An application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, a resume or CV and a personal statement must be submitted through Logan.edu.

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Careers With a projected job growth of 11% between 2020 and 2030, Loganeducated RDNs may find careers in: • Hospitals, clinics or other

health care facilities

• Sports nutrition and

corporate wellness programs

• Food and nutrition-

related businesses and industries

• Private practice • Community and public

health settings

• Universities and medical

centers

Take the next step: Contact Logan’s Office of Admissions at Logan.edu/Admissions or at 800-533-9210.

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