Health and Sport Science
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.
| HSS 552 | Becoming a Leader and Change Agent | 3 |
| HSS 534 | Integrative and Functional Nutrition | 3 |
| HSS 545 | Advanced Clinical Nutrition | 3 |
| HSS 566 | Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Statistics | 3 |
| EDC 545 | Counseling Techniques Lab | 2 |
| EDC 605 | Professional Seminars with Clinical Implications Motivational Interviewing | 1 |
| HSS 574 | MDN Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 992 | Quantitative Research & Analysis | 3 |
| HSS 586 | Advanced Community Nutrition | 3 |
| HSS 587 | Advanced Food Science, Management, and Sustainability | 3 |
| HSS 595 | Dietetics and Nutrition Capstone | 3 |
| MPA 504 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| or MPA 551 | Introduction to Public Policy | |
| or MPA 555 | Selected Topics in Public Policy | |
| or MPA 556 | Environmental Policy | |
| or MPA 557 | Health Policy | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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.
| HSS 534 | Integrative and Functional Nutrition | 3 |
| HSS 545 | Advanced Clinical Nutrition | 3 |
| HSS 566 | Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Statistics | 3 |
| EDU 992 | Quantitative Research & Analysis 1 | 3 |
| HSS 586 | Advanced Community Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| HSS 595 | Dietetics and Nutrition Capstone | 3 |
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Or an alternative MDN course approved by the program director.