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This program is offered in-person.

This program is designed for current graduate dietetic interns preparing to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) as well as individuals who are already an RDN and desiring a master’s degree that complements existing professional skills. RDNs work in a variety of healthcare, community, food service management, industry and research positions where an understanding of nutritional science and the ability to explain it to the public and specific populations are required.

Join us for an on October 26 at 12pm ET to learn about the education and career requirements needed to become a registered dietician. This session will cover the new master's degree requirement, internship details, and the program offerings at WMU to support your registered dietician journey. 

New RDN Requirement: Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree in addition to supervised practice to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become an Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. 

Why Nutrition and Dietetics at Â鶹´«Ã½?

• This program enables Â鶹´«Ã½s to combine supervised practice (also known as a dietetic internship) with 30 graduate credits to earn a master’s degree within 20 months. 
• This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). 

Who should apply?

Current graduate dietetic interns preparing to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) as well as individuals who are already an RDN and desiring a master’s degree that complements existing professional skills.