Graduate Program directory

Online ACEND Graduate Programs in nutrition and dietetics

Graduate Programs combine graduate-level dietetics coursework with supervised experiential learning. Compare where practice happens and whether students must identify sites.

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Programs in this list

29

Every result below says fully online coursework in ACEND’s current record. Practice requirements are shown separately.

Program counts by outcome

29

integrated RDN pathways

0

internships for qualified applicants

0

programs supporting NDTR eligibility

25

with practice where the student lives

Categories overlap because a DPD supports NDTR eligibility and also supplies the coursework portion of the RDN route.

Current ACEND records

Exact program results

29 programs

GPCandidate for AccreditationMS

Adelphi University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Adelphi University lists 62 credits and 785 supervised-practice hours. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPCandidate for AccreditationMS

Antioch University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Antioch University lists a 21-month schedule, 44 credits, and 1,025 supervised-practice hours. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice near the program

GPAccreditedMS

Appalachian State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Appalachian State University lists a 2-year schedule. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Central Michigan University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Central Michigan University lists a 2.5-year schedule and 31–37 credits. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, nutrition research, and maternal and pediatric nutrition.

Enrollment note: CMU's detailed MSND page says the program is on hiatus until June 2028, even though its general program page still displays rolling admission. Confirm the experiential track's application status before planning around it.

Worth knowing

  • CMU separates thesis, coursework, internship and experiential plans; only the experiential track is identified by the school as the ACEND-accredited RDN pathway.
  • The online courses include live-streamed instruction rather than being entirely self-paced.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPCandidate for AccreditationMSCN

Emory University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Emory University lists a 4-semester schedule, 50 credits, 1000 supervised-practice hours, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and sports nutrition.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Grand Canyon University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Grand Canyon University lists 30 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and a tuition figure of $610 per credit. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Harding University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Harding University lists 49 credits, 1106 supervised-practice hours, a tuition figure of $1,223 published tuition, and a 3.0 minimum GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Indiana University of Pennsylvania lists a 2-year schedule, 54 credits, and a 3.25 minimum GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition counseling.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMPP

Iowa State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Iowa State University lists 30 credits and a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

King's College

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, King's College lists a 2-year schedule, 42 credits, 1,100 supervised-practice hours, and a tuition figure of $18,249 published tuition. Areas highlighted include nutrition research, maternal and pediatric nutrition, and leadership and entrepreneurship.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Manchester University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

Manchester University highlights nutrition research, nutritional genomics, and leadership and entrepreneurship in its program materials.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Marywood University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Marywood University lists a 22-month schedule, 39 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPCandidate for AccreditationMS

Minnesota State University Mankato

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Minnesota State University Mankato lists 120 credits and 1000 supervised-practice hours. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, foodservice management, and sports nutrition.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Samford University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Samford University lists a 4-semester schedule, 25 credits, 1000 supervised-practice hours, and a 3.0 minimum GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Southeast Missouri State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Southeast Missouri State University lists 34 credits, 1000 supervised-practice hours, a tuition figure of $16,732.80 published tuition, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Stony Brook University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Stony Brook University lists 50 credits. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, foodservice management, and integrative and functional nutrition.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

SUNY Buffalo State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, SUNY Buffalo State University lists 12 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and a 3.0 minimum GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice near the program

GPAccreditedMS

SUNY Oneonta

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, SUNY Oneonta lists a 1-year schedule, 36 credits, and a 3.0 minimum GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

Tennessee Tech University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Tennessee Tech University lists a 22-month schedule, 30 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice near the program

GPAccreditedMPS

The Pennsylvania State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, The Pennsylvania State University lists 27 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, a tuition figure of $1,048 per credit, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMPH

The University of Akron

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

The University of Akron highlights medical nutrition therapy, leadership and entrepreneurship, and food systems and sustainability in its program materials.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

University of Alaska Anchorage

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of Alaska Anchorage lists a 2-year schedule, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, a 3.0 minimum GPA, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, foodservice management, and nutrition research.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMPS

University of Arizona

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of Arizona lists a 3-semester schedule, 30 credits, 1000 supervised-practice hours, a 3.0 minimum GPA, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of Hawaii at Manoa lists a 4-year schedule, 1000 supervised-practice hours, a 3.0 minimum GPA, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy and community and public health.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

University of New England

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of New England lists a 2-year schedule, 48 credits, 1214 supervised-practice hours, a tuition figure of $1,425 published tuition, a 3.0 minimum GPA, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

University of North Florida

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of North Florida lists a 4-semester schedule, 39 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMS

University of Rhode Island/Sodexo Partnership

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of Rhode Island/Sodexo Partnership lists a 12-month schedule and 1024 supervised-practice hours.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

GPAccreditedMPH

University of South Florida

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, University of South Florida lists a 5 full-time-semester schedule, 42 credits, at least 1,000 supervised-practice hours, and a above 3.0 cumulative and science GPA. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and foodservice management.

Delivery note: Didactic courses are online, but USF schedules supervised practice for about 32 hours per week at affiliated sites throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Schedule check: The same current page calls the program 20 months near the top and describes its five-semester sequence as 16 months farther down. Confirm the calendar with USF before comparing completion time.

Worth knowing

  • The final three semesters center on supervised experiential learning, including clinical, community, foodservice and advanced population-health practice.
  • Applicants may enter with a DPD verification statement or with another bachelor's degree plus the listed science, nutrition and food-science prerequisites.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice near the program

GPAccreditedOther

Utah State University

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completes ACEND coursework and supervised practice for RDN exam eligibility.

Program details

On its program page, Utah State University lists a 1-year schedule, 37 credits, 1,000 supervised-practice hours, a tuition figure of $19,000, and DPD verification statement required. Areas highlighted include medical nutrition therapy, community and public health, and maternal and pediatric nutrition.

Delivery note: Students outside the Utah-only option arrange their own preceptors and must attend an in-person orientation at the USU Salt Lake Center before rotations begin.

Worth knowing

  • This is a full-time workload: USU expects roughly 36 to 40 practice hours per week plus the online courses and master's project.
  • The curriculum is deliberately management-heavy, including leadership, finance, human resources, decision-making and business skills.

Coursework

Fully online coursework

Supervised practice

Practice where you live

What “online” means on this page

ACEND lists the coursework for every result here as fully online. Supervised practice is a separate requirement and normally happens in person. A program may place you near its campus, let you complete rotations where you live, or require you to identify sites and preceptors. Each result states the arrangement published in the official record.

Source: ACEND Accredited Program Directory. Program details can change; confirm requirements with the program director before applying.

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