Advanced Nutrition Practice (M.S.)
Earn Your M.S. in Advanced Nutrition Practice in 1 Year, Online
If you are an RD or RDN, you can gain advanced nutrition knowledge through this program, online, in only one year.
Why Choose Seton Hill’s M.S. In Advanced Nutrition Practice?
Seton Hill's M.S. in Advanced Nutrition Practice will prepare you to make an impact in various settings, including healthcare, management and education.
Competitive Cost + Aid
Our low tuition cost makes it easier to enjoy your learning experience as you prepare for a meaningful career. Plus, we offer graduate program aid.
Earn Your Master’s in One Year...
Seton Hill’s program can be completed in one year full-time.
...Or Take Your Time
You can also choose to earn your degree as a part-time student, if that suits your schedule better.
6 Start Times a Year
Start your degree whenever is convenient for you.
Personalize Your Degree
15 elective credits give you the freedom to create a learning experience that supports your interests and career goals.
A Community of Students & Faculty Dedicated to the Health Sciences
Seton Hill is nationally recognized for the strength of its natural and health sciences programs. Here, you will become part of a supportive community that fosters interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers.
Strong Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for dietitians and nutritionists will grow much faster than the average through 2029. The median annual salary for dietitians and nutritionists was more than $61,000 in 2019. The Seton Hill M.S. in Advanced Nutrition Practice prepares students for a variety of careers within the dietetics and nutrition field. As a Seton Hill student, you also have access to all of the resources of our award-winning Career and Professional Development Center. (You can access the Center after you graduate as well.)
Expert Faculty
Seton Hill Nutrition and Dietetics Program faculty are equipped with a wide array of certifications and skill sets, and include:
- Licensed dietitian-nutritionists
- Registered dietitians
- Certified diabetes care & education specialists
Admission Requirements
To apply to the M.S. in Advanced Nutrition Practice, you must:
- Complete the graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an ACEND-accredited institution AND be a credentialed RD/RDN.
- Provide official transcripts for undergraduate and any graduate or postbaccalaureate coursework.
- Submit a current resume.
- Provide a personal statement explaining how the Seton Hill graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals.
- Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation written by appropriate professionals.
Seton Hill also offers an integrated B.S./M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. If you have some of the above requirements but not all, you may be able to begin with courses in the integrated program to earn what you need, and then move forward into a master's program.
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Faculty
Karen Harouse-Bell
Program Director Nutrition and Dietetics, Assistant Professor
Doreen Tracy
Assistant Professor, Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics