M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics Program Options (Online)

We are looking for highly motivated, self-directed RDs/RDNs who are interested in earning a master’s degree and can thrive in our online environment. Criteria include:

• minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• demonstrated evidence of ability to take responsibility for one's own learning in an online program

The GRE exam is not required.

Application deadline: May 1

All students applying for admission to the M.S.–Nutrition and Dietetics Program (RD/RDN) are required to:

• Submit a completed graduate application with a non-refundable $50 fee (waived for SUNY Oneonta alumni);

  2024 Application

• Provide evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree by submitting all official undergraduate transcripts;
• Provide a copy of RD/RDN registration card or CDR registration certificate;
• Provide two letters of recommendation; and
• Include a letter of application that addresses the following: 1) reason(s) for applying, 2) evidence of your personal and professional growth and achievement, 3) evidence of having developed the ability to assume considerable responsibility for your own learning, 4) career objectives, 5) previous experience with distance learning and/or independent learning, and 6) an analysis of your strengths and weaknesses that are relevant to completing this online M.S. – Nutrition and Dietetics Program.

NOTE: Recent changes in state authorization legislation have established significant application and fee requirements for colleges providing online courses or programs. At this time, SUNY Oneonta is not able to accept applicants residing in California.

Accepted graduate students are required to complete 9 credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of electives and a 6-credit-hour Service Learning Project.

RD/RDN's who meet admission requirements and are accepted into the M.S.-Nutrition and Dietetics Program will be awarded 12 credit hours of prior learning. Accepted graduate students would then be required to complete the remaining 24 credit hours of coursework, either part-time or full-time.

Part-Time Course Schedule:

SAMPLE SCHEDULE A (complete program part-time in two years)

Year 1 (Begins summer)

• Summer semester (3 credits): NUTR 5200- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment
• Fall Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 5500- Advanced Nutrition Therapy, NUTR 5700- Current Issues in Dietetics
• Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 5900- Population Health

Year 2 (Begins summer)

• Summer Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 5250- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 5400- Research Methods
• Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 6090- Service Learning Project Proposal
• Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 6099- Serving Learning Project

SAMPLE SCHEDULE B (complete program part-time in three years)

Year 1 (Begins fall)

• Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 5700- Current Issues in Dietetics
• Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 5900- Population Health

Year 2 (Begins summer)

• Summer semester (3 credits): NUTR 5200- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment
• Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 5500- Advanced Nutrition Therapy

Year 3 (Begins summer)

• Summer Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 5300- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 5400- Research Methods
• Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 6090- Service Learning Project Proposal
• Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 6099- Serving Learning Project

Full-Time Course Schedule (summer - spring)

Year 1 (Begins summer, complete program in 3 semesters or one year)

• Summer Semester (9 credit hours): NUTR 5300- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 5400- Research Methods, NUTR 5200- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment
• Fall Semester (9 credit hours): NUTR 5500- Advanced Nutrition Therapy, NUTR 5700- Current Issues in Dietetics, NUTR 6090- Service Learning Project Proposal
• Spring Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 5900- Population Health, NUTR 6099- Service Learning Project
  

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