Training
Description
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program at Bluffton University is designed to prepare students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). The program combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive supervised experiential learning, meeting the requirements set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students can complete the program in one calendar year, choosing to specialize in areas such as Eating Disorders or Sports Nutrition, or pursue a generalist path. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience, research, and leadership in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Course Curriculum
Summer: Three online courses 100 hours of supervised experiential learning Bluffton University +5 Bluffton University +5 Bluffton University +5 Fall and Spring Semesters: One day per week of in-person graduate courses Four days per week of supervised experiential learning Bluffton University +1 Bluffton University +1 Optional Tracks: Eating Disorders: Focus on theory, best practices, research methods, seminars, and clinical observation sessions Increased supervised experiential learning hours at eating disorder sites Capstone project on a relevant eating disorder topic Encouraged attendance at related professional conferences Bluffton University +8 Bluffton University +8 Bluffton University +8 Sports Nutrition: Focus on prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illness through nutrition intervention Increased supervised experiential learning hours at sports nutrition sites Capstone project on a relevant sports nutrition topic Encouraged attendance at related professional conferences Bluffton University Core Courses Include: Advanced Public Health Nutrition Cultural and Global Health Nutrition Advanced Nutrition Counseling Evidence-Based Research Professionalism and Leadership in Dietetics Advanced Nutrient Metabolism Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II Professional Practicum I & II (Totaling 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning) Capstone Project
Trainer Expertise
Nutritionist
