Nutrition

Welcome to the Program in Nutrition


When you become part of the graduate Program in Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University, you will join students from around the globe and from diverse backgrounds, all of whom want to positively impact the world through the field of nutrition. We recognize that a diverse student body contributes to a strong and dynamic program and educational experience for everyone.

Our Program in Nutrition specializes in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, behavioral nutrition, nutrition education, and public health nutrition, all in an interdisciplinary context to adapt to the ever-evolving and exciting field of nutrition. Our Program is committed to attracting and supporting students, especially those historically underrepresented in the field of nutrition.

Whether you’re a US or international student, we know you have many questions. That’s why we host semi-monthly Zoom information sessions with Dr. Lora Sporny, who has served on the nutrition faculty since 1992. Two-hour Zoom information sessions begin at 6pm ET on the 2nd Friday of each month and at 9am ET on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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MS-RDN

Teachers College offers a straight-forward path to obtaining an MS and becoming eligible to earn the RDN credential:

  1. Begin by completing the MS-RDN degree prerequisite courses.
  2. Apply for admission to one of our ACEND-accredited integrated MS-RDN degrees by submitting the following application materials.
  3. Successfully complete one of our three 50- to 57-credit Integrated MS-RDN Track degrees, which include both didactic education and practice education blended together. The Integrated MS-RDN degrees eliminate the need for a dietetic internship by enabling students to achieve the competencies and complete the supervised experiential learning hours required by ACEND. Graduates are eligible for the RDN credentialing exam and meet the legislative requirements to qualify for state licensure or certification.

Once admitted to our Program in Nutrition, you can complete the whole process in 24 months of full-time study. We also welcome part-time students into our Program.

Please attend one of our information sessions for more details.

The Teachers College, Columbia University Integrated MS-RDN Track is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois  60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600  ext 5400
Website:  www.eatrightpro.org/acend 

Graduates from the TC Integrated MS-RDN Track will be eligible to take the CDR credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Graduates of any one of our three specializations within the Integrated MS-RDN Track will receive a verification statement, which is required to be eligible to sit for the RDN credentialing exam. Upon passing the exam and being awarded the RDN credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, graduates will be eligible (if they so desire) to apply for state licensure or certification, depending upon the state in which they are employed. Completing any of the three Integrated MS-RDN degrees does not automatically grant New York State licensure nor does it allow students to practice within a restricted scope of practice reserved for those who hold a license. Program graduates who plan to stay in New York can find more information here. Graduates who plan to work elsewhere should check licensing laws in the state in which they intend to practice by visiting the CDR State Licensing website.

RDN

Teachers College offers the necessary master’s courses and supervised experiential learning hours to supplement your previous graduate education in nutrition to become eligible to sit for the RDN credentialing exam:

  1. Begin by completing the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree prerequisite courses.
  2. Apply for admission to the M.Ed. degree by submitting the required application materials.
  3. Successfully complete the necessary courses and supervised experiential learning hours required to be eligible for the RDN credentialing examination.

The Teachers College, Columbia University Integrated MS-RDN Track is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois  60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600  ext 5400
Website:  www.eatrightpro.org/acend 

Graduates from the TC Integrated MS-RDN Track will be eligible to take the CDR credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Graduates of any one of our three specializations within the Integrated MS-RDN Track will receive a verification statement, which is required to be eligible to sit for the RDN credentialing exam. Upon passing the exam and being awarded the RDN credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, graduates will be eligible (if they so desire) to apply for state licensure or certification, depending upon the state in which they are employed. Completing any of the three Integrated MS-RDN degrees does not automatically grant New York State licensure nor does it allow students to practice within a restricted scope of practice reserved for those who hold a license. Program graduates who plan to stay in New York can find more information here. Graduates who plan to work elsewhere should check licensing laws in the state in which they intend to practice by visiting the CDR State Licensing website.

Ph.D.

We offer a Ph.D. with several concentrations for doctoral study:

Ph.D. (75-credits) — you may specialize in one of three areas:

  • Behavioral Nutrition
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Nutrition and Physical Activity

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The Teachers College, Columbia University Integrated MS-RDN Track is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois  60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600  ext 5400
Website: www.eatrightpro.org/acend

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