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Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree. The program integrates didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum that is designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice. Successful completion of the program will lead to a master’s degree and students will be eligible to sit for the national registration exam for dietitians.

Mission

The mission of the Bradley University Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program is to prepare competent, entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who advocate for equitable and sustainable nutritional health among families and communities.

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program has received Accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND): 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (1-800-877-1600).

Program Goals

  1. Graduates are prepared for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists.
  2. Graduates are prepared to advocate for equitable and sustainable nutritional health among
    families and communities.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program requires a GPA of 3.0, although conditional admission is an option in some cases. Admissions will also be based upon the program application forms, which includes a personal statement, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Please see the program website for details.

    • Must have a bachelor's degree
    • Prerequisites (Must be completed prior to admission OR with conditional admission where students must complete coursework at Bradley prior to starting program):
      • Anatomy and Physiology (minimum of 6 hours)
      • Advanced metabolism (must include both macro and micronutrients)
      • Servsafe certification (or equivalent)
      • Medical terminology (or ability to pass exam prior to admission)

Admission to the program is contingent upon admission by Graduate and International Admissions. . Admissions criteria for Graduate Education can be viewed on Bradley University's Graduate Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all 36 hours of graduate coursework and supervised experiential learning requirements including documentation of attainment of competencies through evaluations and assignments, as well as a comprehensive case study assessment.

Total hours: 36 hours

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program requires a total of 36 credit hours. This includes 30 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of electives.

Required Courses (36 hours)

  • FCS 501 Community Nutrition Intervention - 3 hrs
  • FCS 502 Foundations of Dietetic Practice - 1 hr
  • FCS 505 Food Development - 1 hr
  • FCS 507 Nutrition Assessment and Counseling - 3 hrs
  • FCS 508 Advanced Food Service Management - 3 hrs
  • FCS 511 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I - 3 hrs
  • FCS 512 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II - 3 hrs
  • FCS 514 Food Security and Food Systems - 3
  • FCS 541 Research Methods - 3 hrs
  • FCS 695 Supervised Experiential Learning in Food Service - 2 hrs
  • FCS 696 Supervised Experiential Learning in Community Dietetics - 2 hrs
  • FCS 697 Supervised Experiential Learning in Clinical Dietetics - 3 hrs
  • Elective Courses (6 hrs)
    • Approved options for electives include (pending availability)
      • ENC 540 Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan - 3 hrs.
      • ENC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs
      • ENC 607 Neurocounseling: Bridging Brain and Behavior - 3 hrs.
      • ENC 620 Introduction to Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs
      • ENC 622 Counseling Ethics and Law - 1 hr
      • ENC 623 Pre-Practicum in Counseling - 3 hrs
      • ENC 624 Theories and Techniques of Counseling - 3 hrs
      • FCS 510 Topics in Global Wellness - 3 hrs (Study abroad in London - additional costs apply)
      • FCS 513 Cultural Influences in Food and Nutrition - 3 hrs
      • FCS 586 Supervised Research in Family and Consumer Sciences – 1-6 hrs
      • FCS 595 Supervised Experiential Learning – 1-3 hrs
      • NPL 580 Financial Leadership in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 581 Topics in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 582 Grant Writing in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 583 Supervision and Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 605 Legal and Social Change – 3 hrs
      • NPL 606 Digital Media Applications for the Nonprofit Leader – 3 hrs
      • NPL 610 Survey in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 612 Institutional Planning and Evaluation – 3 hrs
      • NPL 673 Effective Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations – 3 hrs
      • NUR 533 International Health and Nursing - 3 hrs.

Combined 4+1 BS/MS Nutrition and Dietetics Program

The Combined 4+1 BS/MS Nutrition and Dietetics program provides an accelerated path to achieve both a BS and MS in Nutrition and Dietetics. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for information regarding the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program integrates didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum that is designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice. Successful completion of the program will lead to a master’s degree and students will be eligible to sit for the national registration exam for dietitians.

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program has received Accreditation status from
the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND): 120 South
Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (1-800-877-1600).

Mission

The mission of the Bradley University Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program is to
prepare competent, entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who advocate for equitable and
sustainable nutritional health among families and communities.

Program Goals

  1. Graduates are prepared for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists.
  2. Graduates are prepared to advocate for equitable and sustainable nutritional health among families and communities.

Admission Requirements

Bradley University Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduates may enroll in the 4+1 BS/MS program while completing their bachelor’s degree. Acceptance into the program will be based upon the following requirements and procedures:

Admission into the 4+1 option of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program requires a GPA of 3.0, although conditional admission is an option in some cases. Acceptance will also be based upon the program application.

Bradley University undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics majors can apply to the program during their junior year. If accepted, students will begin taking graduate classes simultaneously during their senior year and will formally apply to graduate their senior year. Individual student plans may vary and will be evaluated in consultation with academic advisors. In general, students will be required to have completed the MS program prerequisites prior to enrollment in the 4+1 program during fall of their senior year:

  • Completion of FCS core classes in Nutrition and Dietetics BS program
  • FCS 102, 103, FCS 171, FCS 202, FCS 204, FCS 271, FCS 305, FCS 311, FCS 341, FCS 410
  • Completion of all required supporting courses in Nutrition and Dietetics BS program

Graduation Requirements

Undergraduates will apply for graduation for their bachelor's degree the semester that they will achieve 120 credit hours and meet all BS requirements, and receive their BS degrees at Commencement. Following graduation with the BS degree, students will be considered graduate students. Students who are admitted to the 4+1 BS/MS program will have up to 9 graduate hours taken during the final year of the bachelor's degree dual counted for the BS and MS degrees.

Students must successfully complete all 36 hours of graduate coursework and supervised experiential learning requirements including documentation of attainment of competencies through evaluations and assignments, as well as a comprehensive case study assessment to graduate with the MS degree.

Course of Study

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program requires 30 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of electives for a total of 36 hours.

Required Courses (30 hrs)

  • FCS 501 Community Nutrition Intervention - 3 hrs
  • FCS 502 Foundations of Dietetic Practice - 1 hr
  • FCS 505 Food Development - 1 hr
  • FCS 507 Nutrition Assessment and Counseling - 3 hrs
  • FCS 508 Advanced Food Service Management - 3 hrs
  • FCS 511 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I - 3 hrs
  • FCS 512 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II - 3 hrs
  • FCS 514 Food Security and Food Systems - 3
  • FCS 541 Research Methods - 3 hrs
  • FCS 695 Supervised Experiential Learning in Food Service - 2 hrs
  • FCS 696 Supervised Experiential Learning in Community Dietetics - 2 hrs
  • FCS 697 Supervised Experiential Learning in Clinical Dietetics - 3 hrs
  • Elective Courses (6 hrs)
    • Approved options for electives include (pending availability)
      • ENC 540 Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan - 3 hrs
      • ENC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs
      • ENC 607 Neurocounseling: Bridging Brain and Behavior - 3 hrs
      • ENC 620 Introduction to Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs
      • ENC 622 Counseling Ethics and Law - 1 hr
      • ENC 623 Pre-Practicum in Counseling - 3 hrs
      • ENC 624 Theories and Techniques of Counseling - 3 hrs
      • FCS 510 Topics in Global Wellness - 3 hrs (Study abroad in London - additional costs apply)
      • FCS 513 Cultural Influences in Food and Nutrition - 3 hrs
      • FCS 586 Supervised Research in Family and Consumer Sciences – 1-6 hrs
      • FCS 595 Supervised Experiential Learning – 1-3 hrs
      • NPL 580 Financial Leadership in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 581 Topics in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 582 Grant Writing in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 583 Supervision and Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 605 Legal and Social Change – 3 hrs
      • NPL 606 Digital Media Applications for the Nonprofit Leader – 3 hrs
      • NPL 610 Survey in Nonprofit Leadership – 3 hrs
      • NPL 612 Institutional Planning and Evaluation – 3 hrs
      • NPL 673 Effective Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations – 3 hrs
      • NUR 533 International Health and Nursing - 3 hrs.

This is the official catalog for the 2024-2025 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.