Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science program in nutritional science with a concentration in dietetics is a nonthesis option for registered dietitian nutritionists and those with a verification statement from a didactic program in dietetics who are seeking to continue their education and advance their skills as practitioners.

Program Description

The program emphasizes the scientific foundations of nutrition and prepares students to have interpretive expertise, problem-solving skills, strong writing skills, and computer literacy. Designed with working professionals' and students' learning preferences in mind, the program is completely online and can be completed either full time or part time.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Health Solutions
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (NTR 593)

• Required Core (3 credit hours)
  • EXW 501 Research Statistics (3) or
  • NTR 502 Statistics in Research (3)
• Concentration (9 credit hours)
  • NTR 501 Research Methods in Nutrition (3)
  • NTR 503 Designing Health Behavior Change Interventions (3)
  • NTR 519 Nutrition Therapies for Eating Disorders and Addictions (3)
  • NTR 520 Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment (3)
  • NTR 524 Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Pathway for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes (3)
  • NTR 525 Complementary Nutrition (3)
  • NTR 529 Pediatric Nutrition (3)
  • NTR 533 Food Systems, Ethics and the American Diet (3)
  • NTR 535 Nutrigenomics (3)
  • NTR 537 Evidence-based Nutrition (3)
  • NTR 551 Geriatric Nutrition (3)
  • NTR 555 Nutrition and the Athlete (3)
  • NTR 598 Special Topics (3)
• Research (3 credit hours)
  • NTR 500 Research Methods (3)
• Open Electives (9 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
  • NTR 593 Applied Project (6)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements:
  • All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must be a registered dietitian nutritionist or have completed an accredited didactic program in dietetics, and provide either a copy of the RDN credential or the DPD verification statement with their application.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • graduate admission application and application fee
  • official transcripts
  • proof of registered dietitian status or DPD verification statement
  • resume or curriculum vitae
  • personal statement
  • two references (one professional, one academic or professional)
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Students will be able to evaluate scientific research using appropriate design and ethical principles.
• Graduates will be able to create public health recommendations on health and disease for populations and individuals, using evidence-based nutrition research.
• Graduates will be able to analyze data using statistical software to test a research hypothesis.

Career Opportunities

Nutritional science is a vital, growing profession with many career possibilities. In this field, graduates share their knowledge of food and nutrition to help people make healthful food choices. Settings in which food and nutrition careers can be found include:

• community and public health organizations
• corporations
• food manufacturing industries
• government agencies
• hospitals and other medical facilities
• long-term care facilities
• nonprofit organizations
• schools

Additional Information

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of nutritional science. With a focus on scientific foundations, research methods, and practical applications, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers in a variety of settings.