Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics

Create the next step in your career, expand your knowledge of nutrition and strengthen your dietetics practice. Mount Mary University’s Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics program is designed for registered dietitians/registered dietitian nutritionists who are current practitioners seeking post-professional development or individuals who have completed coursework and are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Mount Mary offers a 34-credit Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics for working practitioners. It features:

  • Flexible class schedules offered online, evenings, and weekends so you can continue working while achieving your master’s degree
  • Knowledgeable instructors who frequently update course content with a focus on evidence-based practice
  • Small class sizes that make interaction with fellow classmates and faculty easier
  • Customize your experience by pursuing a certificate in private practice or nutrition and mental health

Take your career in dietetics to the next level. Start the journey at Mount Mary.

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Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics

Create the next step in your career, expand your knowledge of nutrition and strengthen your dietetics practice. Mount Mary University’s Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics program is designed for registered dietitians/registered dietitian nutritionists who are current practitioners seeking post-professional development or individuals who have completed coursework and are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Mount Mary offers a 34-credit Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics for working practitioners. It features:

  • Flexible class schedules offered online, evenings, and weekends so you can continue working while achieving your master’s degree
  • Knowledgeable instructors who frequently update course content with a focus on evidence-based practice
  • Small class sizes that make interaction with fellow classmates and faculty easier
  • Customize your experience by pursuing a certificate in private practice or nutrition and mental health

Take your career in dietetics to the next level. Start the journey at Mount Mary.

To be eligible for the Mount Mary University's Master of Science in Advanced Dietetics, you must meet the following requirements:

  • be a registered dietitian/registered dietitian nutritionist or have completed the equivalent coursework to meet the eligibility requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration to sit for the RD/RDN credentialing exam
  • have a minimum undergraduate GPA for 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • submit all required application materials (see details below)

Note: If you are not yet a registered dietitian/registered dietitian nutritionist and are not eligible to take the RD/RDN credentialing exam, consider applying for the Mount Mary’s Integrated Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.

International Students: See additional application requirements and procedures or contact your graduate admission counselor for questions.

Application Deadlines

  • August 1, for fall semester entry
  • December 1, for spring semester entry

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.

Complete and submit the online Graduate Student Application in the application portal. All of the following application materials can be uploaded via the application portal or sent via postal mail or email to:

  • Graduate Admission Office, Mount Mary University, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
  • mmu-admissop@mtmary.edu

Admission decisions will be made after all application materials are received.

  1. Submit the nonrefundable application fee. You can submit the payment online by credit card or other electronic payment method through the application portal. Note: The application fee is waived for Mount Mary alumni. Contact your graduate admission counselor to obtain the waiver code for alumni.
  2. Submit your official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You will need to contact each institution (typically the registrar’s office) to have your transcript sent directly to Mount Mary University. If you are in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree, send your current transcript at the time of application and then send your final transcript once your degree is conferred. If you previously attended Mount Mary, you do not need to request Mount Mary transcripts, but you must provide transcripts from other schools, if applicable.
  3. Submit three letters of recommendation. The recommendations should be from professionals in the field of dietetics. Letters from your current supervisors are highly encouraged. Personal recommendations from friends or family members are not acceptable. Recommendation forms and instructions are provided in the Graduate Student Application.
  4. Submit your resume.
  5. Write and submit a career goals statement. The statement should describe your experience in dietetics and professional goals contributing to your decision to pursue graduate study. The statement should be two to three pages and should demonstrate writing competencies appropriate for graduate-level coursework. Please include your name on the statement.
  6. Complete an interview with the program director. Once you submit all application materials, if you're an ideal candidate for the program, the Advanced Master of Science in Dietetics program director will contact you to schedule an interview.

 

Meagan Gibson, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT 
Assistant Professor, Dietetic Internship Director 
Phone: (414) 930-3337 
Email: maritatm@mtmary.edu 
Expertise: Foodservice management, private practice, national diabetes prevention program 

Erin  Berg, MS, RDN, CSSD, CD 
Assistant Professor - Undergraduate and Graduate Programs 
Office (414) 930-3345 
Email: berge@mtmary.edu  
Expertise: Sports nutrition, clinical nutrition 

Dana Scheunemann Ph.D., MS, RD, CD 
Assistant Professor - Graduate Program 
Phone: (414) 930-3658 
Email: scheuned@mtmary.edu 
Expertise: Clinical nutrition, renal disease 

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