Master of Science- Nutrition Sciences - General Nutrition Sciences

• Non-Thesis Track
• Thesis Track

Learning Outcomes:

• Prepare students for professional practice with patients/clients with various conditions and in various settings.
• Prepare students to implement the Nutrition Care Process with various populations and diverse cultures.
• Use a variety of educational approaches (such as professional shadowing, role- playing, simulations, hands-on practice, problem-based learning, classroom and web-based instruction, laboratory experiences).
• Provide opportunities for students to learn professional and ethical behaviors and expectations including ways to contribute to the nutrition and dietetics profession such as serving as future preceptors and mentors.

This program is designed to meet the requirements of students wishing to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian in Nevada. In order to become an RDN students must:

• Complete the Didactic Program in Nutrition a Dietetics (DPND) requirements.
• Apply for, become accepted into, and complete an ACEND-Accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Pass the National Registration Examination for Dietitians.