FEM Dietetics Certificate Program for the Future Education Model Graduate Program

I. Admission Requirements

Students must apply and be accepted into the Future Education Model Graduate (FG) Program track in  the Master of Science degree program in Nutritional Sciences. Students interested in applying for the Future Education Model Graduate (FG) Program should visit the website at http://www.nccu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/family-and-consumer-science-ms-nutritional-sciences-concentration for more information.

II. Program Requirements

FEM Dietetics Certificate Program Requirements - 15 hours

• NSCG 5910 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3)
• NSCG 5930 - Applied Medical Nutrition Therapy (3)
• NSCG 5940 - Concepts in Dietetics and Nutrition Practices (1)
• NSCG 5950 - Dietetics Seminar (2)
• NSCG 6010 - Supervised Experiential Learning I (2)
• NSCG 6020 - Supervised Experiential Learning II (4)

III. Exit Requirements

1. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
2. Conferred master’s degree from prior university.
3. Completion of 15 hours of community service.
4. Attendance at 3 professional meetings.
5. Successful completion of minimum of 1075 hours supervised experiential learning.
6. Performance survey completed by site preceptor must show evidence of performing as an entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in all supervised experiential learning in a professional work setting.
7. Successful completion of a Dietetics Comprehensive Examination with a score 85% or above.