Division of Nutrition

Coordinated Master's Program in Dietetics

Program Overview

The Division of Nutrition at the University of Utah provides professional training in dietetics with an emphasis on the interpretation of scientific findings. The Coordinated Master's Program (CMP) is fully accredited by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, we are one of a number of coordinated programs at a master's level in the United States and combines the academic and practice requirements established by the American Dietetic Association.

Strong foundations in clinical nutrition, nutrition education, and research methodology form the core curriculum. This program requires at least 63 semester hours of academic work including 16 semester hours in supervised practice in a variety of settings providing the equivalency of a dietetic internship.

This program, in addition to providing a Master of Science degree, prepares the student to take the American Dietetic Association examination to become a Registered Dietitian. Graduates from the Division of Nutrition at the University of Utah consistantly exceed the national pass rate on the Registered Dietitian examination.

Program Goals

  • Develop competent entry level RDs that are prepared to work in a variety of environments

  • Prepare graduates who will progress to leadership roles in clinical and community dietetics and nutrition research.