Description

The Doctorate in Nutrition and Dietetics (DND) program is designed to prepare students to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and autonomous professionals in the field. The program emphasizes advanced knowledge in nutrition science, clinical practice, public health, and research, equipping graduates to make significant contributions to health care teams and community well-being.

Course Curriculum

The DND program comprises a comprehensive curriculum totaling 90 credit hours, including coursework in physiology, biochemistry, public health, and advanced nutrition topics. Key courses include:​ School of Health & Human Sciences +3 School of Health & Human Sciences +3 School of Health & Human Sciences +3 Year 1: Physiology I & II Introductory Biochemistry Legal and Ethical Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics Managing Health Care Accounting Information for Decision Making Introduction to Biostatistics Meal Planning for Culturally Diverse Populations Evidence-Based Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition in Pregnancy & Lactation Health Services Financial Management U.S. Public Health Nutrition Food Science​ School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 Year 2: Principles of Medical Pharmacology Pediatric Nutrition Human Metabolic Nutrition I & II Management of Food & Nutrition Systems Personalized Adult Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II Vitamins, Minerals, and Accessory Nutrients Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Management of Individual and Group Behavior Nutrition Counseling Techniques Nutrition & the Microbiome​ School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 School of Health & Human Sciences +1 Year 3: Nutrition Communication Techniques Nutrition and Dietetic Seminar - Issues in Contemporary Nutrition Process Improvement Research Project

Trainer Expertise

Nutritionist

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