Shenandoah University

What you'll study

The program requires a total of 58 credit hours: 48 didactic credits plus 10 supervised practice credits (supervised practice courses may be taken for variable credit of 1, 2 or 3). Coursework spans four semesters plus summer and includes a capstone and multiple supervised-practice placements. Experiential learning features food experimentation labs, nutrition assessment and interviewing practice, and integrated supervised practice.

• Year One — Fall (12 credits): ND 501 Dietetics as a Profession (3), ND 502 Nutrition Assessment (3), ND 507 Nutrients (3), ND 510 Food and Culture (3).
• Year One — Spring (12 credits): ND 503 Nutrition Education and Communication (3), ND 511 Food Service Management (4; lecture/lab), ND 512 Food Science and Experimentation (4; lecture/lab), ND 670 Supervised Practice (1).
• Year One — Summer (12 credits): ND 520 Nutrition Epidemiology and Evidence Based Practice (3), ND 521 Community Nutrition (3), ND 522 Nutrition Through the Lifespan (3), ND 670 Supervised Practice (3).
• Year Two — Fall (12 credits): ND 601 Approaches in Nutrition Counseling (3), ND 620 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3), ND 622 Performance Nutrition (3), ND 670 Supervised Practice (3).
• Year Two — Spring (10 credits): ND 602 Leadership for Nutrition and Dietetic Professionals (2), ND 621 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3), ND 640 Capstone Project (2), ND 670 Supervised Practice (3).

Entry requirements

Admission requires a completed application, three letters of recommendation, a professional statement of interest essay and an interview. The program is full time and delivered on-site.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for roles in hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health organizations, schools, corporate wellness programs, private practice, rehabilitation centers, sports nutrition and food-industry settings. National projections cited by the program note a 7% employment increase for registered dietitians and nutritionists between 2022 and 2032; median pay figures referenced by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for bachelor’s-trained individuals are presented on the program page.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should explore university financial aid, graduate assistantships within the School of Health Professions, external dietetics and nutrition scholarships, and employer tuition benefits where applicable.