2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Health and Sport Science

Jennifer Dalton DCN, RDN, LD
Director of Dietetics and Nutrition

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 552Becoming a Leader and Change Agent3
HSS 534Integrative and Functional Nutrition 3
HSS 545Advanced Clinical Nutrition3
HSS 566Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Statistics3
EDC 545Counseling Techniques Lab 2
EDC 605Professional Seminars with Clinical Implications Motivational Interviewing 1
HSS 574MDN Research Seminar3
EDU 992Quantitative Research & Analysis3
HSS 586Advanced Community Nutrition3
HSS 587Advanced Food Science, Management, and Sustainability3
HSS 595Dietetics and Nutrition Capstone3
MPA 504State & Local Government3
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 Hours33

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 534Integrative and Functional Nutrition 3
HSS 545Advanced Clinical Nutrition3
HSS 566Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Statistics3
EDU 992Quantitative Research & Analysis 13
HSS 586Advanced Community Nutrition 13
HSS 595Dietetics and Nutrition Capstone3
1

Or an alternative MDN course approved by the program director.