Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.

Admission Requirements

All students applying for admission to the M.S.–N+D Program are required to:

1. Submit a completed Graduate degree application and Program Application packet (application process and checklist posted on the M.S.–N+D Program website) with a non-refundable $125 fee. In addition to the Graduate degree application, the Program Application packet includes the following forms which must be submitted by the applicant:
   1. AND’s Standard Supervised Practice Application form (2 copies)
   2. Letter of Application (2 copies)
   3. Preceptor/Facility Information Form (2 copies)
   4. Memorandum of Understanding for Primary Preceptor (1 copy)
   5. Memorandum of Understanding for Secondary Preceptor (1 copy)
   6. Memorandum of Understanding for Additional Preceptors (1 copy for each additional preceptor)
   7. 3 Letters of Recommendation (2 copies)
   8. “Intent to Complete” or “Verification of Completion” (1 copy)
   9. Official transcripts from all Colleges attended (2 copies)
   10. Technology Requirements
   11. Green card for non-citizen residents

Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Preference for admission will be given to applicants who are committed to becoming Registered Dietitians and who have:

• Developed the ability and willingness to assume considerable responsibility for their own learning
• Demonstrated the ability to solve problems and work and communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or service-learning
• A strong academic record that provides ample evidence of the applicant’s ability to complete both supervised practice and graduate work successfully. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required for acceptance into the program.

The online M.S.–N+D Program participates in DED Digital. Information regarding submission procedures is posted on the program website.

Program Requirements

1. The M.S.–N+D Program includes a mandatory 4-day orientation on Oneonta’s campus one week prior to the start of the program. Orientation is anticipated to take place the last week in May. The 4-day orientation will provide students an opportunity to orient to the online environment and any additional technology that will be utilized in the instruction of online courses.
2. Students must maintain a minimum of a “B” in each course to continue in the program.
3. Students must satisfactorily complete all supervised practice hours and ACEND competencies each semester.

All College policies and procedures found in this Graduate Catalog will apply to students enrolled in the online M.S.-Nutrition and Dietetics Program.

The M.S. – Nutrition and Dietetics Program is now offering Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN) an affordable high-quality “seamless approach” to becoming a masters-prepared RD/RDN.  This “seamless approach” builds on the success of SUNY Oneonta’s current online M.S.-Nutrition and Dietetics Program (which requires completion of both the ACEND accredited dietetic internship and graduate coursework) and seeks to advance the profession by providing highly qualified masters-prepared Registered Dietitians ready to meet market demands.

This M.S. –Nutrition and Dietetics Program for RD’s/RDN’s would award 12 credit hours of prior learning for completion of an ACEND accredited dietetic internship and successfully passing the national Registration Examination for Dietitians.  The 12 credit hours of prior learning awarded would equate to and replace the supervised practice component currently imbedded in the following four graduate courses: NUTR 551 , NUTR 556 , FOOD 571 , and NUTR 545 . RD/RDN applicants would then be able to complete the online M.S. – Nutrition and Dietetics program in one year or part-time (2-6 years).