Online Master of Science in Dietetics
Cal Poly Pomona’s fully asynchronous Master of Science in Dietetics is a comprehensive program taught by graduate faculty with years of industry know-how and research experience. Courses are based on a practical learn-by-doing approach which ensures that upon completion of the program, graduates will have the additional knowledge and skills to become successful Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDNs).
This online program prepares students for nutrition careers as RD/RDNs, and/or admittance to postgraduate programs, prepares students to meet The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) “Future Education Model Accreditation Standards” requirement, and will produce graduates with a knowledge and skill base to be successful professionals that work in diverse communities and workplaces. The curriculum is based upon the CSU requirements as well as the requirements of the “Future Education Model Accreditation Standards”, which in 2024, requires students to hold a Master’s degree in order to sit for the Dietetic Registration Exam. The program's target population includes postgraduate RD/RDNs interested in learning more about nutrition and dietetics and/or obtaining continuing educational credits, and/or receiving a master’s degree; and post-baccalaureate students who wish to become a RD/RDNs.
Dietetics Internship Certificate
The Mission of the Cal Poly Pomona Dietetic Internship is to develop competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists using a “learn by doing” approach and evidence-based practice in clinical, community, and foodservice nutrition settings; to promote service to the dietetics profession and multicultural communities; and, to empower them to assume leadership roles and participate in lifelong learning. Goal 1 - To prepare graduates to be competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) in a multicultural environment through the integration of acquired evidenced-based knowledge into clinical, community, and foodservice nutrition settings. Goal 2 - To prepare graduates to assume positions in a variety of nutrition and dietetics careers and to empower them to assume leadership roles and participate in lifelong learning within the profession.
Program Overview:
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will demand a master’s degree to obtain the RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential beginning in 2024. The Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a nationally recognized health professional who specializes in the promotion and integration of proper nutrition practices. The RD works with individuals and groups from diverse cultures with varying concerns to help them make positive lifestyle changes. There are many employment opportunities in food and nutrition for the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, each differing by target population, level of expertise, and primary location. Some career options include:
- Clinical Dietetics
- Community Nutrition
- Food Service Management
- Business and Industry
- Private Practice/Consultation
- Research
Working in dietetics offers a rewarding career with a promising future
Appreciation for the profession is growing, translating into a greater need for and utilization of nutrition experts in health promotion practices throughout the country. For more information on the RD, visit www.eatright.org.
Cal Poly Pomona’s online Master of Science in Dietetics is a comprehensive program taught by faculty with years of industry know-how and research experience. Classes are based on a practical learn-by-doing approach which ensures that upon completion of the program. Furthermore, you will have the knowledge and skills to be a successful Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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For more information about the Online Master of Science in Dietetics Degree, please contact:
Rachel S. Flores, MS, RD
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Office: (909) 869-3861; Fax: (909) 869-5078; Email: rssutton@cpp.edu
Important Dates for Graduate Applicants
Term of Application | Application Deadline | Supporting Document Deadline |
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Fall 2025 | July 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
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