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M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics Online Degree

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Earn a master’s degree online in as little as one year at SUNY Oneonta!

Our 36-credit, online, project-based M.S.-Nutrition and Dietetics Program is designed specifically for RDs/RDNs. You will receive 12 credit hours of prior learning and then be able to complete the remaining eight courses (24 credits) online in one year (full time) or two to six years (part-time).

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How to Apply

  • Submit a completed graduate application with a non-refundable $50 fee
  • Submit all official undergraduate transcripts
  • Provide a copy of your 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, evidence of your personal and professional growth and achievement, evidence of having developed the ability to assume considerable responsibility for your own learning, career objectives, previous experience with distance learning and/or independent learning, and an analysis of your strengths and weaknesses that are relevant to completing this online M.S. – Nutrition and Dietetics Program.

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Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 800-SUNY-123 x2523 or (607) 436-2523
Fax: (607) 436-3074
Department of Human Ecology
Phone: (607) 436-2808

Admission Criteria

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 your own learning in an online program

The GRE exam is not required.

Cost

Our program is cost-effective and very affordable! Cost breakdown (2019-20 rates):

  • Non-refundable application fee of $50 (waived for SUNY Oneonta alumni)
  • $471/credit hour (NY state residents) OR $565/credit hour (out-of-state residents)
  • Fee of $26.20/credit hour

Contact Us

Questions? We’re here to help. Contact Program Director Jennifer Bueche, RDN, CDN, if you have questions about the program curriculum, cost or application process.

Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 800-SUNY-123 x2523 or (607) 436-2523
Fax: (607) 436-3074
Department of Human Ecology
Phone: (607) 436-2808

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Our Faculty

Our dietetics program faculty have a wide range of professional experience and expertise, with specialties including: body composition, calcium and iron metabolism, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service and clinical management, food service marketing, hydration and cognition, lipid metabolism, molecular nutrition, restaurant and commercial kitchen management, and vegetarian nutrition.

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Part-Time Course Schedule (2 Year)
Year 1 (Begins SUMMER) Year 2 (Begins summer)
Summer semester (3 credits): NUTR 557- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment Summer Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 544- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 548- Research Methods
Fall Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 555- Advanced Nutrition Therapy, NUTR 590- Current Issues in Dietetics Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 580- Service Learning Project Proposal
Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 591- Population Health Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 581- Serving Learning Project
Part-Time Course Schedule (3 Year)
Year 1 (Begins fall) Year 2 (Begins summer) Year 3 (Begins summer)
Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 590- Current Issues in Dietetics Summer semester (3 credits): NUTR 557- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment Summer Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 544- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 548- Research Methods
Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 591- Population Health Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 555- Advanced Nutrition Therapy Fall Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 580- Service Learning Project Proposal
Spring Semester (3 credit hours): NUTR 581- Serving Learning Project
Full-Time Course Schedule
Year 1 (Begins summer, complete program in 3 semesters or one year)
Summer Semester (9 credit hours): NUTR 544- Applied Health Statistics, NUTR 548- Research Methods, NUTR 557- Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment
Fall Semester (9 credit hours): NUTR 555- Advanced Nutrition Therapy, NUTR 590- Current Issues in Dietetics, NUTR 580- Service Learning Project Proposal
Spring Semester (6 credit hours): NUTR 591- Population Health, NUTR 581- Service Learning Project
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