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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).

Requirements