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Program checklist · Dietitian Nutritionist Program, Accelerated BS-MS

Dietitian Nutritionist Program, Accelerated BS-MS

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA

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Program
Award
Dietitian Nutritionist Program, Accelerated BS-MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
51.3199
Credits (computed from items)
62-65
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215293
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215293_24e7d500
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

31 items
  1. General Chemistry 1 with lab, CHEM 0110
    Not resolved to a course
  2. General Chemistry 2 with lab, CHEM 0120
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Foundations of Biology 1, BIOSC 0150
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Foundations of Biology 2, BIOSC 0160
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Biology Lab, BIOSC 0157, 0050, 0057 or 0058
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Organic Chemistry, CHEM 0350, or CHEM 0310
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Biochemistry, BIOSC 1000*
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Introduction to Microbiology, BIOSC 1850
    Not resolved to a course
  9. College Algebra, MATH 0031 or higher math required. Exemption accepted.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Statistics, STAT 0200 or STAT 1000
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Seminar in Composition, ENGCMP 0200 or equivalent
    Not resolved to a course
  12. English Writing, any “W” or upper-level writing course
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Oral Communication, COMMRC 0520 preferred; COMMRC 0310, COMMRC 0500, COMMRC 0510, and COMMRC 0530 are also accepted.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Social Science, any
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Psychology, PSY 0010
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Introduction to Nutrition, NUTR 1006*
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Introduction to Dietetics, NUTR 1600+
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Cultural Influences in Food and Nutirtion, NUTR 1090+
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (based on 4.0)
    Not resolved to a course
  20. 60 credits are required to begin the program
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Complete the application for admission. Please visit the SHRS website to access information about applying;
    Not resolved to a course
  22. All applications require a personal statement.
    Not resolved to a course
  23. A personal statement that reveals the applicant’s personality, values, character and creativity, and describe how those experiences would promote empathy and a sense of belonging for future patients and colleagues in the Dietitian Nutritionist Program. Applicants may also include sharing how these experiences contribute to promoting compassion and wellness in healthcare. Please also discuss your professional goals as a registered dietitian. Maximum of 500 words
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Resume demonstrating evidence of adequate exposure to the field of dietetics and an appreciation of the breadth, depth, and scope of practice. This can be accomplished through either volunteer or paid work experience in a nutrition and dietetics related settings; there is no minimum number of hours required;
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Transcripts from all institutions attended. Pitt students do not have to provide transcripts they have already submitted to Pitt.
    Not resolved to a course
  26. At least 80% of program students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Eighty percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam within 12 months of program completion.
    Not resolved to a course
  28. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Ninety percent of employers of graduates will rate the performance of the graduates as being at or above that of other entry-level dietitians they have employed.
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Employers will rate 100% of graduates as demonstrating culturally competent evidenced-based practice.
    Not resolved to a course

Curriculum

0 items

    First Year

    0 items

      Fall Term

      7 items
      1. NUTR 1000
        INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
        Not resolved to a course
      2. NUTR 1020
        NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
        Not resolved to a course
      3. NUTR 1030
        NUTRIENT METABOLISM
        Not resolved to a course
      4. NUTR 1622
        LIFE CYCLE NUTRITION
        Not resolved to a course
      5. REHSCI 1205
        4
      6. NUTR 1600
        INTRODUCTION TO DIETETICS (If not taken previously)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        16-18

      Spring Term

      8 items
      1. NUTR 1045
        FOOD APPLICATION LAB
        Not resolved to a course
      2. NUTR 1605
        PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
        Not resolved to a course
      3. NUTR 1604
        FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT WITH LAB
        Not resolved to a course
      4. NUTR 1614
        NUTRITION CRITICAL THINKING OR NUTR 1090 - CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN FOOD & NUTRITION (If not taken previously)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. NUTR 1610
        FOOD APPLICATION
        Not resolved to a course
      6. NUTR 1625
        NUTRITION THERAPY
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        16-17
      8. *Students must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to matriculate from Year 1 to Year 2 of the program.
        Not resolved to a course

      Second Year

      0 items

        Fall Term

        6 items
        1. HRS 2004
          PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
          Not resolved to a course
        2. HRS 2623
          ADVANCED MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 1
          Not resolved to a course
        3. HRS 2631
          NUTRITION FOCUSED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
          Not resolved to a course
        4. HRS 2680
          EVIDENCE BASED PROFESSIONALISM IN DIETETICS
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Elective, 3 credits - Advisor approved
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Credits /
          Not resolved to a course
          15

        Spring Term

        6 items
        1. HRS 2612
          ADVANCED MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 2
          Not resolved to a course
        2. HRS 2625
          NUTRITION COUNSELING METHODS
          Not resolved to a course
        3. HRS 2655
          RESEARCH METHODS AND APPLIED STATISTICS
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Elective, 3 credits (Introduction to Functional Nutrition with Lab or Advanced Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition preferred)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Credits /
          Not resolved to a course
          15
        6. Undergraduate students will receive a BS in Nutrition Science after successful completion of the Year 2.
          Not resolved to a course

        Third Year

        0 items

          Fall Term

          3 items
          1. HRS 2675
            PRACTICUM IN DIETETICS 1
            Not resolved to a course
          2. HRS 2676
            EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE 1
            Not resolved to a course
          3. HRS 2658
            CAPSTONE PROJECT
            Not resolved to a course

          Spring Term

          4 items
          1. HRS 2659
            PRACTICUM IN DIETETICS 2
            Not resolved to a course
          2. HRS 2672
            EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE 2
            Not resolved to a course
          3. HRS 2652
            EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. HRS 2674
            CAPSTONE PROJECT
            Not resolved to a course
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