• Master of Dietetics and Nutrition
• Certificate, Advanced Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
• Certificate, Dietetics Verification Statement

Master of Dietetics and Nutrition (DAN)

The University of Dayton Master's in Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program in dietetics and nutrition. The MDN program provides a rigorous graduate curriculum focused on developing proficient and professional entry level dietitian nutritionists to assume leadership positions in diverse settings. The Master's of Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN) program is completed concurrent with the accredited dietetics internship through Premier Dietetic Internship to prepare the student with a post-baccalaureate degree and ACEND Verification Statement for entry-level practice in the field of dietetics and nutrition. Acceptance to Premier Dietetic Internship is required for acceptance and admission into the MDN program.

Advanced Dietetics and Nutrition Practice (ADN)

The Advanced Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Graduate Certificate provides coursework and skills development in advanced dietetics practice and research skills to support future practice needs in the dietetics profession. 

Dietetics Verification Statement (DVS)

This certificate supports development of knowledge, skills and competencies in the core practice areas of clinical dietetics, food service, and community necessary to earn the Accreditation Council for Education in Dietetics and Nutrition (ACEND) Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement (VS). Eligible applicants will be conditionally accepted into the UD MDN Premier Health DI program while they are completing the requirements to earn the ACEND Verification Statement. Once the ACEND VS has been earned, students will be matriculated into the partnered program. Nine credits of the 18 credits required for the ACEND VS certificate will count towards the MDN degree requirements.