MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietitian Education Program
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- Available specialized emphasis practice experience in lifestyle and community wellness, diabetes practice and translation research in obesity or cancer.
- Affordable tuition no matter where you live.
- Earn your MS degree and be eligible to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists.
Admissions
Applications to the MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietitian Education Program Track are completed through the UAB Graduate School admissions process. Please select this link for additional information concerning the specific admissions requirements for the Dietitian Education Program Track as well as information concerning applying as a graduate student at UAB.
If you have completed your undergraduate degree but have not completed 18 hours in prerequisite nutrition courses you must apply to the UAB Graduate School, MS in Nutrition Sciences, Lifestyle Management and Disease Prevention Track (LMDP) before applying to the DEP-C. See prerequisite requirements for admissions to the LMDP.
For additional program information, prospective students and the public can access the Dietitian Education Program Student Handbook here.
DEP outcomes data available on request. Please forward request to the program director, Claudia Follette, MS, RDN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 205-934-6299.
Tracks and Curriculum
The Dietitian Education Program is an ACEND Coordinated Dietetics Program. Students in the MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietitian Education Program have two options for completing their training in nutrition and dietetics: the Dietitian Education Program Track (DEP) and the Dietitian Education Program Graduate Certificate (DEP-C). Both tracks must complete specific courses according to a planned and structured sequence of study. Students fulfill both core requirements and professional practice requirements in a logical order. The sequence is intended to facilitate scholarly proficiency, distinctive achievement and entry-level practice skills.
If you would like to become a DEP Preceptor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Practicum Sites
The MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietitian Education Program provides relevant theoretical frameworks that are critical to your ability to provide excellence in service as a professional after graduation. Clinical education reinforces these concepts. We are proud to offer you numerous hands-on opportunities to apply your knowledge in clinical, community and food systems management.
Faculty and Staff
The Department of Nutrition Sciences world-class faculty consists of educators, scholars and researchers who create a culture of discovery, collaboration and innovation. They embrace social responsibility, healthy lifestyles and visionary thinking. Our faculty are internationally renowned and have achieved the highest honors in their fields. They pride themselves in providing exceptional on-the-spot training and lifelong mentoring.
FAQ
Have an immediate question about the MS in Dietitian Education program? You might find it in our “Frequently Asked Questions” section. We have also included the program’s best contact information at the bottom of the FAQ section just in case your question is not answered there.
History
UAB has a more than 75-year history of excellence in nutrition research and education. Dr. Butterworth, who was a pioneer in promoting nutrition courses for medical students founded one of the first medical school nutrition courses in the U.S. at UAB. In 1963, the American Dietetic Association accredited the Dietetic Internship (DI). Since 1970, DI graduates have been eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians (established that year) and have consistently rated high on the examination. The MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietitian Education Program (DEP) is an extension of the overall mission of the University; the School; and the Department, to provide excellence in dietetics education which is consistent with the goals of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Program Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Dietitian Education Program has been granted Candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, USA, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400. http://www.eatright.org/ACEND. Students enrolled in the Dietitian Education Program are considered graduates of an accredited program upon successful completion.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Admissions
Your application to the PhD in Nutrition Sciences is completed through the UAB Graduate School admissions process. Please click “Admissions” to find additional information about application deadlines, how to apply, and admission requirements.