Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Track Online
Prepare to become a registered dietitian (RD) to help individuals, groups and communities lead healthy lives and meet nutritional needs.
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Program Overview
A quick look at our 100% online M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics – RD
Gain advanced knowledge in this ACEND-accredited master's program in nutrition and dietetics that sets you apart in the field. You will focus on the management of nutrition support for patients in critical care, the traditional and emerging roles of health professionals as moral agents, how to be a positive leader in shaping nutrition health, education and policies at the local, state and national level, and more.
To begin your M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics – RD online program, you must have a bachelor's degree in nutrition from an ACEND-accredited undergraduate program with 1,000 supervised practice hours in the field.
In the online nutrition and dietetics program, you will:
- Become eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians
- Conduct research in the field of nutrition
- Address food and nutrition-related challenges for diverse populations
- Comprehend the ethical issues facing nutrition professionals
- Become eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians
- Conduct research in the field of nutrition
- Address food and nutrition-related challenges for diverse populations
- Comprehend the ethical issues facing nutrition professionals
Prepare for dietitian careers like these:
- Registered Dietitian
- Food Nutrition Services Director
- Public Health Nutrition Services
- Nutrition Research
- Registered Dietitian
- Food Nutrition Services Director
- Public Health Nutrition Services
- Nutrition Research
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of nutrition and dietetics programs in a convenient online format. Explore our Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Non-RD Track and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics online programs.
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Tuition
Our low tuition helps keep your degree within reach
The online registered dietitian master’s program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Follow these dates to apply, enroll and start classes
Our M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics – RD is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
Get ready to apply to A-state’s online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Track
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the online graduate programs in nutrition and dietetics. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition
- Official transcripts
To be granted admission into the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Track online program, you must meet the following criteria:
- ACEND-accredited bachelor’s degree in dietetics with 1,000 practice hours in the field
- Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours
- Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended
Application Submission Requirements
- Complete online application
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- The following additional documents are required:
- Current resume
- Personal statement consisting of 500-1,000 words, highlighting your professional goals and the contributions you hope to make in the field of nutrition and dietetics
- Three letters of recommendation/rating forms, which should be from former supervisors, faculty or preceptors
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnerships
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
What you will study in our innovative online registered dietitian master’s program
To earn your M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics – RD online, you need to complete 36 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 12 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours of major requirements and 9 credit hours of support courses.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
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