Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2025–2026 240 Department of Nutrition Vision Statement The vision of the Department of Nutrition is to advance nutrition as the foundation of health and wellness. As such, the administration, faculty, and staff embrace the mission and core values of Nova Southeastern University in the conduct of all its endeavors. Professional Accreditations The Master of Science in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration is approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Future Graduate Program. Graduates of this coordinated program meet both the didactic education and supervised training requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). This pathway also meets state licensing requirements for nutrition practice in Florida and most states. Future updates to this status will be posted on the program’s website at osteopathic.nova.edu/ms-nutrition/rdn-conc.html. It is the only pathway offered within the Department of Nutrition by which students become qualified to take the national credentialing examination issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Students will be considered graduates of an accredited program upon successful completion of the program. Information specific to the students enrolled in the accredited course of study (Professional Practice Concentration) is also provided at the end of this section. The Master of Science in Nutrition is approved by the Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) to fulfill all the current academic requirements for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. BCNS requires a graduate degree in the field of nutrition from a regionally accredited university, specific coursework, and 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience. Any student who wishes to be qualified under this curriculum plan must be approved by an academic adviser to ensure all the program requirements are met. BCNS reviews each candidate individually, including current course descriptions, transcripts, and experience to determine eligibility. To learn more, visit theana.org/certify /CNScandidate. The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Graduates receive a DPD verification statement and qualify for ACEND-accredited supervised practice or graduate programs to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN). Graduates may also take the credentialing exam for nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTR), without obtaining further education and training. For more information, visit eatrightpro.org/acend.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDE4MDg=