Overview
Do you want to help people be healthy with food? Registered Dietitians are healthcare professionals who use the science of nutrition to assist people of all backgrounds and ages. They translate science into personalized nutrition plans for healthy eating, various conditions and general wellness. RDNs can work in hospitals, clinics, public health, food service, industry, and more.
The Coordinated Program (CP) is recognized as an accelerated program resulting in both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Students complete:
- Three years of prerequisites. This is considered the pre-dietetics sequence.
- Two years in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Admittance to this program is a selective process. It is not a stand-alone master’s program or designed for individuals who already have their RDN, but may accommodate people with prior degrees.
Classes You Might Take
- Human Nutrition
- Food Chemistry & Analysis
- Medical Pharmacology
- General Biochemistry
- Nutritional Assessment
Learn about the full curriculum.
- Student handbook (PDF)
- Preceptor handbook (PDF)
Why CAFNR for Dietetics
The Accelerated Master’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Mizzou is well known for its expertise in clinical nutrition.
Career Possibilities
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Internships & Employment
Children’s Mercy Hospital • VA Hospitals • Missouri Department of Health & Human Services • Columbia Public Schools • University of Missouri Health Care • Compass Health Network • Cerner • Bamboo Nutrition • St. Louis City Department of Health • Mizzou Athletics • Dialysis Clinics Incorporated • Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital • EatWell • Boone Hospital
Learn more about our nationally accredited program.
The Mizzou Coordinated Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). ACEND is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists.
ACEND contact information:
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Website: eatrightpro.org/acend
