Department of Dietetics and Nutrition | UAMS College of Health Professions

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is to provide education, research, and service by educating advanced-level practitioners in clinical nutrition and dietetics as educators, researchers, and clinical specialists; providing initial and continuing education opportunities in clinical nutrition and dietetics for health care professionals; developing and applying new knowledge and techniques in clinical nutrition and dietetics; and advancing nutritional care and health status, especially for Arkansans.

Degree Programs

The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition offers Master of Science programs in dietetics and clinical nutrition, which are renowned for their evidence-based curriculum, clinical training and emphasis on innovative research. Our programs stand out nationally due to their integration of cutting-edge technology, personalized mentorship from industry experts, and extensive opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.

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Department of Dietetics and Nutrition News and Announcements

Nutrition Seminar – “The Power of Discovery: Changing the Landscape of Care for Food Allergic Patients” Presented by Stacie M. Jones, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, UAMS with special guest Dieu T. Doan, M.D., Instructor, Research Fellow

About the Speakers Stacie M. Jones, M.D. Stacie M. Jones, M.D. is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology, and currently serves as Director of the Arkansas Children’s Food Allergy Program and Associate Program Director for the UAMS […]

Class of 2024 graduates of the Master of Science in Dietetics Program take the stage in the Smith Auditorium and are joined by the department's faculty for a final class photo..

Students Graduate, Earn Master’s Degrees in Dietetics at UAMS

Fourteen students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated receiving their Master of Science in Dietetics degrees in an Aug. 9 ceremony that honored their significant achievements during the 15-month program.

College of Health Professions students graduating with Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Doctor of Audiology, Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degrees were invested with hoods. May 17 in North Little Rock.

College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies

Hundreds of UAMS College of Health Professions students and their families joined faculty and staff May 17 to celebrate their pending graduation, first with an informal brunch and later with an afternoon hooding ceremony.

UAMS students take part in the May 18 commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.

UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…

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Contact Information

Primary Contacts

General Information
Telephone: 501-686-6166
Fax: 501-686-5716
Email: DieteticsandNutritionProgram@UAMS.edu

Reza Hakkak, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program Director and Department Chair
Email: HakkakReza@UAMS.edu

Courtney Fose, M.S., RD, LD, CNSC, FAND
Master of Science in Dietetics Program Director
Email: CTFose@UAMS.edu

Sheena Joyner
Executive Assistant II
Email: SNJoyner@UAMS.edu

Mailing Address

Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 627
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205