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Nutrition
Overview
Official Name of Program
Nutrition
Plan Code
NUTR-MS
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Graduate
Degree Designation
MS - Master of Science
HEGIS Code
1306.00
NYSED Program Code
87372 - NUTR-MS
CIP Code
19.0501
The Master of Science Program in Nutrition prepares students for a wide range of professional positions in either clinical or community nutrition, and for doctoral study in these fields. Graduates of the program may find career opportunities as clinical nutritionists within health-care settings and as nutrition educators in the community. Those graduating from the Dietetic Internship are eligible to sit for the Registration Examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to become Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).