Online Master of Science in Nutritional Science (Dietetics)

Requirements

• Degree and Credentials: Applicants are required to have adequate academic preparation which includes a minimum of a BS or BA degree, current RD credential, and one year of full-time work experience as an RD.
• GPA: A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") or better is required in the last two years of work leading to a bachelor's degree.
• English Proficiency Requirement: Applicants whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.
• Foreign Language Examination: No
• Required Admission Examinations: Because passing the RD exam and gaining work experience in the field of dietetics are required for successful admission to the MS in human nutritional science, dietetics concentration, the Nutrition Program Graduate Committee does not require applicants to take or submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). In lieu of GRE scores, a telephone interview may be conducted.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from an employer or work supervisor.
• Resume: A resume that summarizes the applicant's academic, volunteer, and employment experiences.
• Written Statement: A one- to two-page, typed, double-spaced, personal statement addressing the following: significant professional responsibilities the applicant has held; professional goals and reasons for desiring to enroll in this program; strengths that will help the applicant succeed in this program and in reaching their professional goals; and personal interests in research, including, if applicable, studies involving the practice of dietetics.
• Proof of Registered Dietitian Status: Please submit proof of Registered Dietitian status by accessing the Commission on Dietetic Registration's website https://www.cdrnet.org/ using the Online Credential Verification Search. Complete the verification search.
• Interview: A personal or phone interview may be required.
• International applicants: Required to submit proof of English proficiency (for students whose native language is not English). After admission, international students are also required to obtain a U.S. visa, which includes submitting a graduate financial guarantee.
• Photocopies and notarized transcripts are NOT acceptable.

Application Process:

• You will apply for admission through the online application at Graduate Education.
• You will be required to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee (non-U.S. citizen fee is $90).
• You will receive an emailed acknowledgement letter that will include an ID number and information on how to access your My ASU page.
• You may check your application status on My ASU. Submit an application by September 1 (for fall semester) or February 1 (for spring semester):

*Admission decisions are made after all of the application materials have been received. Please note: Because ASU receives applications from many highly qualified students, some applicants may be denied admission for reasons not related to their academic performance (e.g., program capacity, mentor availability, program match).