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Nutrition & Dietetics Master's Degree

The online nutrition & dietetics master's degree is diverse, just like our profession. You will apply cutting-edge information in food, nutrition, food service management, and wellness to enhance your practice. This program will teach you to think independently and critically to evaluate and apply new research concepts and theories to advance your career.

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Core Courses 9 credit hours

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Statistics3Matthew FritzUNLUNLUNLUNLUNL
Research Methods3Rachel LiebeOSUOSU
Current Issues or Trends (3 credits)3KUMCKUMCKUMC

Elective Courses 21 - 24 credit hours

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Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy3Gena WollenbergOSUOSU
Advanced Nutrition: Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Advanced Lipid Metabolism in Human Nutrition3Nicholas MarchelloKUMCKUMC
Clinical Aspects of Nutrition Support3KUMCKUMCKUMC
Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy3KUMC
Dietary & Herbal Supplements3Swarna MandaliKUMCKUMC
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice3OSU
Food Culture3OSU
Foundations of Leadership in Dietetics3Lindsey ThompsonKUMCKUMC
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Maternal and Child Nutrition3Danielle ChristifanoKUMCOSU
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages3Sarah HortmanUNLUNL
Nutritional Aspects of Oncology3KUMC
Nutrition Counseling & Education Methods3KUMCKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Education in the Community3Sarah HortmanUNLUNL
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Nutrition & Human Performance3KUMCKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation3Swarna MandaliKUMCKUMC
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders3Beth HarrellKUMCKUMC
Obesity Across the Lifespan3Felicia StegerKUMCKUMC
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition3KUMC
Public Health Nutrition3KUMCKUMCKUMC

Practicum/Creative Component/ Thesis 3 - 6 credit hours

Required or elective courses such as creative components, directed studies, practica, research and theses are available through your home university. Consult with your academic advisor about course selection and scheduling. 
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