About the Degree Program
The 100% online Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program at UAMS focuses on prevention and treatment of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer through the promotion of a healthy diet and lifestyle. The program has a strong research component that actively engages students in a variety of research projects. All students in this program receive in-state tuition prices.
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Nutritionists aim to understand and improve population health, focusing on overall nutrition, food, health, and behaviors.
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The Master of Science in Dietetics Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.
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Explore essential links for students and alumni of our Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program. Discover accrediting and credentialing organizations, professional organizations and valuable resources to advance your career.
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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 […]
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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.
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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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Unexpected Opportunities, Passion to Improve Health Brought Lisa Jansen to UAMS
Chance encounters and a journey that began in a softball field in Germany brought UAMS assistant professor and researcher Lisa Jansen, Ph.D., to UAMS. She hopes the research she’s doing here now will succeed in improving the health outcomes for women with high-risk pregnancies and their children. Jansen is an assistant professor of clinical nutrition…
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Accreditation
This program is administered by the UAMS Graduate School. Graduate School programs are not accredited by individual bodies but all fall under the umbrella of the general Higher Learning Commission accreditation. Each program also has a review process required by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. View a calendar of upcoming reviews.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 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
Kariba Harmon, B.B.A.
Executive Assistant II
Email: KHarmon3@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