After completing Logan’s MS-AND program, passing the national examination and obtaining state licensure, program graduates will be prepared to assess and design human nutrition plans to maximize human performance, manage nutrition programs, and provide clinical nutrition expertise in a wide variety of settings, including:

• Nutrition therapy in hospitals, clinics or other health care facilities that require an RDN credential
• Sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs
• Food and nutrition-related businesses and industries
• Private dietetic practice
• Community nutrition in public health settings
• Universities and medical centers
• Research areas

Upon completion of the program, will I earn a verification statement and be eligible to sit for the RD exam?

Yes, when students meet all graduation requirements, they will receive a verification statement and be eligible to sit for the RD exam.

What are the graduation requirements?

• Successfully complete all required coursework with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA unweighted) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Successfully complete supervised experiential learning rotations, hours, and competencies (students must earn a B or better on assignments within courses to demonstrate competency).
• Successfully earn a B or better in all courses.
• Meet all financial responsibilities to the university.
• Complete all program requirements within five years.
• Apply for graduation.
• Complete the graduation checkout process

I am already in the Nutrition program, can I change to the RD program?

No, you will need to apply submit an application for the MS-AND and be evaluated with all of the other applicants. You will have to drop the MS-NHP program first, and re-apply. If you are not one of the top 15 applicants, you may re-enter the MS-NHP the next trimester to continue with your nutrition degree.

If I have already completed some of the courses in the MS-NHP program will these count towards the MS-AND?

It depends on when you took the courses. Some of the courses have been revised to include ACEND competencies so they may have to be repeated if you took them before the course revision.

Can I do my supervised practice hours closer to where I live?

Right now, we are only set up to have students complete their rotations in St. Louis.

How many hours will the supervised practice hours be per week?

You should plan on approximately 30-40 hours per week when you are completing the supervised practice hours.

I graduated with a BA, do I need a BS to apply?

You need a Bachelor’s degree to apply. Both degrees are acceptable as long as you have completed the required prerequisite courses listed in the Admissions tab.

If I don’t receive a B on an assignment will I be dropped from the program?

If you receive a C on an assignment associated with a competency, you will be assigned a remediation plan to allow you to demonstrate competence.

What type of settings will I be doing the supervised experiential learning (SEL) in?

SEL will be completed in clinical, community, health education, food service, and informatics.

If I don’t get into the program in the Fall can I apply again in the Spring?

Yes you can apply again the next trimester as we will be taking the top 15 applicants.

If I have completed graduate nutrition courses elsewhere, can these be transferred in for credit?

Transfer credit requests are sent to Admissions and will be reviewed by the program director for course similarity.

Do I need to take the GRE?

No, GREs are not required.

Are there any courses I need to take prior to beginning the program?

Yes, you need to complete 3 credit hours (semester) in each of the following categories: Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Human Nutrition or equivalent.

When must I complete the prerequisite courses by?

The spring semester prior to a fall entrance, or the summer prior to a spring entrance.

Where can I take the prerequisite courses?

Any accredited college or university.

Is there a GPA requirement for my application?

Yes, a GPA (unweighted) of 3.0 or higher for your bachelor’s degree.

Is financial aid available for this program?

Yes. See the university webpage.

Are there technology requirements?

Yes. Please refer to our technology guidelines found here.

The Graduate Program in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is dedicated to preparing entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who are able to meet the challenges of the healthcare environment by providing person-centered care, evidence-informed practice delivered as an interprofessional team approach with cultural competence.

PROGRAM GOALS/OBJECTIVES* [ACEND Required Element 2.1c, 7.3b]

Goal 1. The MSAND program will prepare graduates to become competent entry- level registered dietitian nutritionists.

Objective 1.1 At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length) [2.1c-1a: program completion]

Objective 1.2. At least 80% of program graduates will take the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. [2.1c–1c: registration exam] 

Objective 1.3. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%. [2.1c–1c: registration exam] 
Objective 1.4. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 90% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related within 12 months of graduation. [2.1c-1b: graduate employment] 

Goal 2. Graduates of the MSAND program will be prepared to practice as members of an inter-professional team and provide evidence-informed, culturally competent care.

Objective 2.1. Of employed MSAND graduates who respond to a survey, at least 80% will rate themselves as adequately or very well prepared to practice as part of an inter-professional team.

Objectives 2.2. Of employers responding to a survey, at least 80% will rate their satisfaction as satisfied or highly satisfied with the program graduate demonstrating culturally competent nutrition services. [2.1c–1d: employer satisfaction] 

Objective 2.3. Of employers responding to a survey, at least 80% will rate their satisfaction as satisfied or highly satisfied with the program graduate demonstrating evidenced informed nutrition services. [2.1c–1d: employer satisfaction] 

* Program outcomes data are available upon request. [ACEND Required Element 7.3c]

It is our mission to prepare students to become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN). The MSAND degree is a comprehensive graduate program, where you will gain advanced, practical knowledge of the gut microbiome, nutrigenetics, and natural therapies. It is designed to equip students to meet emerging health care needs, such as bringing much-needed medical nutrition therapy to patients facing a variety of chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity.

Built on a competency-based curriculum, Logan’s MSAND program starts with online core coursework taught by industry professionals. The program culminates with 30 weeks of supervised experiential learning (SEL) outside the classroom at a variety of unique St. Louis-area sites, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.

Once you have earned your Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics from Logan, you will receive a verification statement to sit for the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

In 2017, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) invited colleges and universities to apply to its early adopter demonstration program under the Future Education Model. Logan was among the first 21 applications accepted and is offering one of the first seven new Future Graduate programs in the country. This is a competency-based program that starts with online coursework and culminates with two trimesters of supervised experiential learning rotations in the St. Louis, MO area. When students meet all graduation requirements, they will receive a verification statement to sit for the RD exam.

Whereas a bachelor’s degree was previously required to practice as a dietitian, by 2024 all RDs will need to earn a master’s degree to gain the greater depth of knowledge and skills that the industry needs. The Graduate program includes enhanced competencies to elevate the scope of practice including a focus in disease prevention, genomics, telehealth, behavioral counseling, diet prescription, informatics, and research.

To meet the new requirements, Logan’s program provides a competency based curriculum with an online core coursework, specialized courses, and an integrated supervised experiential learning (SEL) experience at Health Centers located in St. Louis. The MS-AND will bring much-needed medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to clinics serving patients with many chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity, to name a few.

Logan will prepare students to meet the challenges in the health care system today and in the future, including the need to develop skills working in interprofessional teams while providing opportunities to achieve expanded roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and intervention.

Accreditation

Logan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Logan University is a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 800-621-7440

Logan University, College of Health Sciences MS in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is an ACEND-accredited graduate program with full accreditation status.

The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics (see www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel ). The successful completion of all graduate course work and supervised experiential learning will lead to a Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics and receipt of a Verification Statement. Program graduates will be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Program graduates should check licensing laws in the state in which they intend to practice. For the State of Missouri, passing the CDR Registration Exam for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and successful submission of a licensing application and fee will result in licensure (LD) in the State of Missouri.

For further information on ACEND accreditation, contact:
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone (800)-877-1600 ext 5400
E-mail: acend@eatright.org
www.eatright.org/ACEND
To learn more, please email Program Director Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo at Theresa.DeLorenzo@vbj4.com

Students will earn an MS upon successful completion of the 42 semester credit hour program.

Receipt of degree is dependent upon successful completion of the requirements for graduation with a grade of B or better. Furthermore, students must earn a B or better on assignments within courses to demonstrate competency. Remediation will be required for those competencies not meeting criteria. Graduates are eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) Credentialing Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists.

Completion Requirements

To receive the Master of Science degree in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics and a Verification Statement in order to sit for the national dietitian registration exam, students must do the following.

• Successfully complete all required coursework with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 
• Successfully complete supervised experiential learning rotations, hours, and competencies (students must earn a B or better on assignments within courses to demonstrate competency). 
• Successfully earn a B or better in all courses. 
• Meet all financial responsibilities to the university. 
• Complete all program requirements within five years.
• Apply for graduation.
• Complete the graduation checkout process.