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PREMIER MASTER'S LEVEL
RDN FOCUS AREA
Make your mark as an integral member of collaborative health teams and lead your patients to optimal health through nutrition.
Preparing Next-Generation Dietitians
The UNE MS Applied Nutrition (MSAN) RDN focus is designed to be completed in 2 years full-time (two 3-credit didactic courses paired with two 1-credit lab courses per semester inclusive of summers). The program is a total of 48 credit hours. Upon successful completion of the didactic course work and Supervised Experiential Learning hours, you will receive a verification statement that allows you to write the exam for the credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
ACEND® Accredited
The Future Education Model for Graduate Programs, developed by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®), addresses current health demands with an education model rooted in leadership, research, and communication.
As a Future Education Model Graduate Program, UNE Online provides the coursework and supervised experiential learning required for eligibility to sit for the RDN exam. And upon successful completion of the RDN focus area, students are awarded a verification statement as proof of completion.
Explore more about the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Focus area by visiting UNE Online.
"UNE is thrilled to join ACEND® in its new model for educating professionals and advancing the field forward. Our program is eager to prepare graduates to earn their RDN credential and lead the industry using proven nutrition principles, backed by science."
Dr. Angelina Maia, RD RDN Focus Area Director
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