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Department of Dietetics and Nutrition: Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program
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  7. Goals and Competencies of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program

Goals and Competencies of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program

Goals

The goals of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program are as follows:

  • Develop science-based nutrition knowledge.
  • Develop evidence-based practices in nutrition.
  • Develop nutrition-research skills and practices.
  • Develop communication skills in the area of nutrition-related practice and research.

Competencies

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Construct nutrition-related research.
  • Communicate nutrition-related research and practice.
  • Describe connections between nutrition and health.
  • Apply nutrition knowledge toward evaluation and treatment of nutrition-related health outcomes.
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