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About the Program
The Master of Science in Nutrition may be completed alone to achieve the M.S. in Nutrition degree, or it may be completed through the combined M.S. in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship program. If you are interested in enrolling in a master’s program without the Dietetic Internship, you’re welcome to apply for our fully online Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN). This program allows you to earn your master’s degree from wherever you live.
Program Structure
All the Details on Your Degree
If you are currently enrolled in a dietetic internship through an institution other than ACU or have previously completed a dietetic internship, 6 hours of credit will be awarded toward the master’s degree. Upon graduation, this program will qualify you to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians if you have also completed an accredited dietetic internship.
Required Hours
36 hours
1-2 years
Example Coursework
Nutrition and Diabetes
Nutrition and Poverty
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Nutritional Genomics
Upcoming Start Dates
October 18, 2022
January 10, 2023
Common Job Titles
Registered Dietitian, with successful completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship and passing of the Examination for Registered Dietitians
Meet the Academic Director
Dr. Sheila Jones, Master of Science in Nutrition
Sheila Jones has taught nutrition to future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at Abilene Christian University for 25 years and serves as chair of the Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate Nutrition courses – her favorite courses are Biochemistry of Nutrition and Nutritional Genomics. Her favorite nutrition topic is phytochemicals. Throughout her years as an RDN, she has worked full-time in acute care hospitals and has consulted in approximately 25 facilities, including long-term care facilities, small acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and prisons. Her home is in the country outside of Albany, Texas and she enjoys taking care of animals, gardening, water sports, and being outdoors.
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To be considered for admission, students must:
- Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
- Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor’s from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
- Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B in Didactic Program in Dietetics courses and supporting courses including the sciences, statistics, and management.
- Completed requirements in an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics as specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Submit a personal statement addressing the following: Short-term and long-term professional goals; how faith can inform your work in the profession of dietetics; experiences you have had working with individuals who are dealing with poverty or are at risk for homelessness and how you felt about those experiences; and your philosophy of working with the impoverished.
Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of ACU.
Abilene Christian University enjoys a strong national reputation as one of the leading private Christian universities in the west and southwest, indicated by various ratings (such as U.S. News and World Report and other reports).