

This curriculum provides advanced academic training leading to an MS degree for students who also seek the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
NOTES:
In order to become a Registered Dietitian, you must complete an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Please note: you do not need to complete a DPD before applying to the 40-credit Clinical Nutrition master's.
Explore the DPDDPD verification (or Declaration of Intent) from an ACEND-accredited program. More information about the DPD is available here.
All students, including dietetic interns:
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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NUTR-GE 2000 |
New Graduate Student Seminar (HOND) |
0 |
NUTR-GE 2190 |
Research Methods (HOND) |
3 |
Total Credits: 3
More information about the NYU Dietetic Internship is available here.
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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Interns only, or, as electives by students who have completed a different dietetic internship |
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NUTR-GE 2037 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy |
4 |
NUTR-GE 2196 |
Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment |
2 |
NUTR-GE 2198 |
Nutrition Counseling Theory and Practice (open to all students who have completed the DPD) |
3 |
Reserved for NYU Interns only |
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NUTR-GE 2146 |
Clinical Practice in Dietetics I |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2147 |
Clinical Practice in Dietetics II |
3 |
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP ELSEWHERE: Discuss with adviser how MS requirements can be reduced from 40 to 34 credits |
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NO DIETETIC INTERNSHIP: Must take 1-3 credits of NUTR-GE 2077 Field Experience |
Total Credits: 15
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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NUTR-GE 2139 |
Advanced Nutrition: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2144 |
Advanced Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals |
3 |
Total Credits: 6
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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NUTR-GE 2041 |
Pediatric Nutrition |
3 |
*NUTR-GE 2043 |
Critical Care Nutrition (Strongly suggested during or after completion of an AND-accredited Dietetic Internship) |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2045 |
Sports Nutrition |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2194 |
Weight Management |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2220 |
Nutrition in Aging |
3 |
NUTR-GE 2222 |
Nutritional Aspects of Eating Disorders |
3 |
Total Credits: 3
Chosen by advisement from other categories, programs, and schools. Only 2000-level courses are considered graduate level. Please check Department or University schedules for course offerings each semester.
Research Applications may be taken only after completion of all required courses which includes: Research Methods, both nutrition science courses and two advanced clinical nutrition courses. It is strongly recommended that Research Applications be taken in the final semester of the program.
1 required 3-credit class:
NUTR-GE 2061 Research Applications (3) or
NUTR-GE 2063 Research Apprenticeship (3) by departmental permission
TOTAL CREDITS: 40