Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (4+1 Program)
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
The Combined 4+1 BS/MS Nutrition and Dietetics program provides an accelerated path to achieve both a BS and MS in Nutrition and Dietetics. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for information regarding the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program integrates didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum that is designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice. Successful completion of the program will lead to a master’s degree and students will be eligible to sit for the national registration exam for dietitians.
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program has received Accreditation status from the:
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
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Mission
The mission of the Bradley University Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program is to prepare competent, entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who advocate for equitable and sustainable nutritional health among families and communities.
Program Goals
- Graduates are prepared for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists.
- Graduates are prepared to advocate for equitable and sustainable nutritional health among families and communities.
Admission Requirements
Bradley University Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduates may enroll in the 4+1 BS/MS program while completing their bachelor’s degree. Acceptance into the program will be based upon the following requirements and procedures:
Admission into the 4+1 option of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program requires a GPA of 3.0. Acceptance will also be based upon the program application.
Bradley University undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics majors can apply to the program during their junior year. If accepted, students will begin taking graduate classes simultaneously during their senior year and will formally apply to graduate their senior year. Individual student plans may vary and will be evaluated in consultation with academic advisors. In general, students will be required to have completed the MS program prerequisites prior to enrollment in the 4+1 program during fall of their senior year:
Completion of the Courses below and all supporting courses in Nutrition and Dietetics BS program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 103 | Food Resource Management | 3.0 |
| FCS 171 | Sanitation, Health, and Safety | 1.0 |
| FCS 200 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3.0 |
| FCS 202 | Food and Nutrition | 3.0 |
| FCS 204 | Family Programs Across the Life Span | 3.0 |
| FCS 271 | Food & World Cultures | 3.0 |
| FCS 302 | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 2.0 |
| FCS 311 | Program Evaluation | 1.0 |
| FCS 341 | Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3.0 |
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduates will apply for graduation for their bachelor's degree the semester that they will achieve 120 credit hours and meet all BS requirements, and receive their BS degrees at Commencement. Following graduation with the BS degree, students will be considered graduate students. Students who are admitted to the 4+1 BS/MS program will have up to 9 graduate hours taken during the final year of the bachelor's degree dual counted for the BS and MS degrees.
Students must successfully complete all 40 hours of graduate coursework, earning a B or better in each course, and supervised experiential learning requirements including documentation of attainment of competencies through evaluations and assignments, as well as a comprehensive case study assessment to graduate with the MS degree.