Online Masters of Science in Nutrition & Wellness (Plant-Based Emphasis)
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE DATES
September 28th @ 8:30pm EST
October 12th @ 3:00pm EST
October 26th @ 3:00pm EST
*To arrange a virtual open house outside of the above dates, please DI Program director, Professor Sherri Isaak at isaak@andrews.edu
Welcome!
Now is the time to further your career with a Masters of Science in Nutrition & Wellness. This online program has a unique plant-based emphasis and offers flexibility and convenience to working adults. It is offered at a 50% tuition discount and is available for students interested in any semester.
This program is designed for:
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Students pursuing a career in Nutrition & Dietetics with the goal to become a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
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Professionals that are licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and desire to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Wellness.
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Students who are currently enrolled in the Dietetic Internship program. We encourage you to inquire about the dual enrollment option!
Note: Students must have completed their bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Nutrition & Dietetics and have a verification statement(s) prior to the start of the program or be in their senior year completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Points of Distinction
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Vegetarian emphasis
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Online coursework with 8 week long classes
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Option for accelerated track
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ACEND* accredited Dietetic Internship counts towards graduate credits
* Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Program Length: Full-Time Students
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Grad Certificate to MS: 4 Semesters (2 Summers + Fall and Spring).
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Accelerated track for dietetic interns completing Andrews University MS Nutrition and Wellness: If starting the May summer session, interns can complete MS program the following spring (3 semesters) with permission from their advisor.
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Accelerated track for undergraduate students: Students with a 3.3 GPA or higher (completing the DPD program) may be able to take up to 6 graduate credits in their senior year with permission from their advisor.
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For current RD/RDNs: FDNT 595 may be fulfilled by your RD/RDN credentials and 6 elective credits will count toward FDNT 596.
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If you are interested in completing our undergraduate DPD program, please visit: https://www.andrews.edu/chhs/publichealth/programs/dpd/index-new.html
Course Information
• FDNT 520 - Vegetarian Nutrition and Disease Prevention Credits: 3
• FDNT 560 - Health Research Methods Credits: 3
• FDNT 565 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 595 - Graduate Certificate Internship I Credits: 6*
• FDNT 596 - Graduate Certificate Internship II Credits: 6*
• FDNT 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• FDNT 680 - Research Seminar Credits: 2
• FTES 510 - Fitness and Health Promotion Credits: 2
• PBHL 511 - Biostatistics Credits: 3
• PBHL 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2
*Students who submit RDN documentation may fulfill the requirement FDNT 595 Graduate Certificate Internship I (6 credits) through credit for prior learning, and may replace FDNT 596, Graduate Certificate Internship II with six elective credits, in consultation with their academic advisor.
Tuition
Click Here Cost is 50% off standard graduate rates.
Application Deadlines
Prospective students must submit their applications by the dates listed below.
Fall (August–December): August 15
Spring (January–May): November 15
Summer Session 1 (May–August): April 1
Summer Session 2 (May–August): May 1
Summer Session 3 (May–August): June 1
Admission Requirements
Prospective students holding an ACEND accredited bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a completed Dietetic Internship:
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Apply as a graduate student in our online application system.
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Copies of transcripts—please note that admitted students are required to submit official final transcripts after admission decision.
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Verification statements from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Dietetic Internship (DI).
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Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
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Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
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Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
Prospective students holding a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (accredited by ACEND) but without a Dietetic Internship:
Apply to the to the Dietetic Internship through DICAS.
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Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
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Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
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Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
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Official transcripts with bachelor’s degree conferred (accredited by ACEND).
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Verification statement from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Prospective students holding bachelor’s degree in a different field or from an international institution:
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Apply as a undergraduate transfer student in our online application system.
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Submit all the admission documents required for undergraduate transfer students.
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Complete the pre-requisites and second bachelor’s degree through Andrews University.
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Apply to the to the Dietetic Internship through DICAS.
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Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
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Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
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Three Recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
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Official transcripts with bachelor’s degree conferred (accredited by ACEND).
Haven't Completed Your Internship?
Learn more information about our Dietetic Internship from this page!
30-minute Info Sessions
We regularly host 30-minute information sessions to discuss our MS Nutrition and Wellness. Please email diprogram@andrews.edu for the latest schedule.
Questions?
Email publichealth@andrews.edu or call us at 269-471-3370.