Program Details
Advance your knowledge and career with this masters in nutrition online degree. The program is designed for enrolled dietetic interns and those accepted into a dietetic internship seeking a graduate degree. Registered Dietitians who completed their training after 2008 may also find this degree beneficial.
Become an advanced practitioner in the clinical nutrition care of the patient and clinical management. The comprehensive curriculum, taught by expert faculty, features courses on:
- Evidence-based medical nutrition therapies
- Advanced physical assessment skills
- Development and evaluation of educational programs
- Management skills for clinical leaders
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Houston is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.6 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GREApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Portfolio, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Applicants must meet one of these requirements:
– Currently completing a dietetic internship
-Accepted into a dietetic internship with documented start date
– Credentialed as an RD in 2008 or later with a minimum 1,200 hours of supervised practice
– Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, food systems management, or related subject
- GRE waiver available for applicants with GPA of 3.0 or higher