- This program is unique in regards to its distance education options and for advanced level practice opportunities in clinical, community, public health and management settings.
- The MSCN is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through an individualized advanced-level, clinically focused graduate degree program.
- The program instills an appreciation of lifelong learning, professional leadership, and service.
- It prepares graduates with the advanced knowledge, expanded skills, and intellectual maturity necessary to become progressive, innovative and inter-professional practitioners and leaders in the dynamic health care environment.
- Advances knowledge and expands skills necessary to execute the role of innovative and progressive dietetics practitioners;
- Provides an outcomes oriented, student centered approach to graduate education;
- Promotes collaboration and interdisciplinary education through advanced level courses;
- Promotes the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical nutrition/dietetics research;
- Advocates professional leadership and service.
Program Goals