Admission & Academic Requirements
Admission & Academic Requirements
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to the 100% online MSND degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate
schoolSchool and the specific program requirements. Meeting program requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. The Nutrition and Dietetics program admits students on a space-available basis. Current resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation are used in the selection process.Applicants seeking admission to the MSND program must have successfully completed an undergraduateUndergraduate degreeincluding the following courses:including: lifecycle nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition assessment, food science, nutrition counseling, community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and an applied statistics course (junior level or higher). Transcripts can be reviewed for similar courses.- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Personal statement
consisting of 500-(500–1,000wordswords)with attention to the applicant'saddressing professional goals, past experiences, and contributionsthe applicant expects to makeexpected in the field of nutrition and dietetics. - Two letters of recommendation/rating
forms, which should beforms from former supervisors or faculty.
A selective
Prerequisite Courses
See the DICASA‑State Bulletin. for full course descriptions.
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| NS
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Lifecycle Nutrition |
NS 2203 Basic Human Nutrition |
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NS 3123 |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
BIO 2221 BIO 2223 CHEM 1052 NS 2203 Basic Human Nutrition |
NS 3253 |
Nutrition Assessment |
NS 2203 Basic Human Nutrition |
NS 3143 |
Food Science & Lab |
BIO 2101 Microbiology BIO 2103 CHEM 1041 CHEM 1043 |
NS 4553 |
Nutrition Counseling |
NS 2203 Basic Human PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology |
NS 4453 |
Community Nutrition |
NS 2203 Basic Human SOC 2213 Introduction to Sociology |
NS 4653 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy |
NS 3123 Nutritional NS 3253 Nutrition Assessment |
Fees
and& Expenses:
| Expenses
| Estimated Total Two-Year Professional Program Only (MSND Degree): $18,020 Additional Program Estimates
Total Additional Program Expenses: | $7,210 |
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Total Estimate for Two-Year | $25,230 |
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Financial Aid
Information:Information
Students may qualify for financial aid or scholarships through Arkansas State University. Consult the webFinancial siteAid & Scholarships page for more information.details.