At a Glance

36 Credit Hours

12 Courses

12 - 24 Months*

8 Week Terms

Up to 12 credits of transfer credit
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Career opportunities in clinical nutrition, food service management, human nutrition, community nutrition, wellness, and more. 
Online
Financial aid for those who qualify**
** Speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to explore all your financial aid and funding options.

* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.

Program Outline

To earn a master’s in nutrition and dietetics online, students must earn 36 graduate semester credit hours. Master’s degree coursework and the distance learning internship run concurrently. Curriculum includes:

Graduate Division Courses

Nutrition Core Coursework
Trends in Therapeutic Nutrition	3.0 credit hours
Special Topics: Principles of Dietetics and Medical Nutrition Therapy	3.0 credit hours
Quality Management in Healthcare	3.0 credit hours
Nutrition Assessment	3.0 credit hours
Nutrition Biochemistry in Health and Disease	3.0 credit hours
Public Health Nutrition	3.0 credit hours
Dietetic Management and Administration	3.0 credit hours
Research Design	3.0 credit hours
Capstone: Research Methods in Nutrition Research	3.0 credit hours
Advance Practice I	3.0 credit hours
Advance Practice II	3.0 credit hours
Advance Practice III	3.0 credit hours

Career Pathways in Nutrition

Upon graduation from our online master’s nutrition program, you will have earned a Master of Science in Nutrition with a Distance Learning Internship as well as gained the abilities you need to:

Design nutrition-focused initiatives to promote health and wellness
Lead operational aspects of food service nutrition programs
Integrate clinical thinking into nutrition practice in a diverse work environment
And more!

Through Keiser’s graduate program in nutrition with distance internship, you will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to develop the nutrition knowledge and skills to build a career in the diverse field of nutrition and dietetics. Potential career opportunities can include:

Registered dietitian nutritionist
Licensed or certified dietitian/nutritionist
Consulting on sports nutrition
And more!

For requirements, objectives, or a more detailed description of the program, please see the graduate catalog

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When you enroll in Keiser University’s programs, you can pursue your educational goals anytime and anywhere you have internet access.

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You have the option of taking just one or two classes at a time, allowing you to concentrate on learning while balancing your education with work, family and other responsibilities. With our “students first” focus and small classes, you’ll receive personal attention from your instructors.

Experienced Faculty

Keiser University’s dedicated, accomplished faculty members are committed to your success. All faculty are prepared and are actively engaged in the fields they teach. You’ll benefit from their wealth of knowledge and real-world experience.

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