UW-Green Bay's Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrated Health has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation Status in Spring 2022 from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) to open a new and innovative program to prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). This innovative program combines master's coursework with over 1,000 hours of supervised practicum (also known as supervised experiential learning) in professional settings, including community/public health, food service and clinical settings. The program grants a Master of Science degree and prepares students to sit for the RDN credentialing exam.
Contact Dr. Debra Pearson, pearsond@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2280, for more information.
*The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics. These accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600, ext. 5400
312-899-0040
Fax: 312-899-4817
E-mail: acend@eatright.org
Website: www.eatrightpro.org/acend