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Degree Pathway, Master of Public Health, Dietetics, Fall 2024 and Beyond

Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Public Health - Dietetics

For students entering Fall 2024 and beyond.

The Master of Public Health in Dietetics is intended for students who want to become Registered Dietitians (RDs). It is a 42-credit program. The dietetics option is an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics that combines the academic and supervised practice experience to qualify graduates to become RDs.

First Year Fall Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
NUTR.5810Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease3
PUBH.5750Epidemiology & Biostatistics3
NUTR.6000Public Health Nutrition Practice (60 hours)3
First Year Spring Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
PUBH.5070Leadership & Management in Public Health3
NUTR.5820Medical Nutrition Therapy for Complex Disease3
PUBH.5010Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health3
NUTR.5050Food & Nutrition Management (60 hrs)3 
1-2nd Year Summer Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total3
Community Nutrition Supervised Practice (300 hrs)
3


2nd Year Fall Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
PUBH.6660MPH Practicum (120 hrs)3
PUBH.5021Public Health Policy3
NUTR.6670Food and Nutrition Management Supervised Practice3


Second Year Spring Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
PUBH.6670Integrated Practical Learning3
PUBH.5061Environmental Health3
NUTR.6680Clinical Nutrition Supervised Practice (240 hrs)3


Total Credits = 42

Last updated: 7/2/24