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Improve global nutrition and aging<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Master of Science in Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics (MSLND) program\u2019s mission is to improve the lives of individuals by addressing the global need for professionals trained to provide nutrition and dietetics advice, information and recommendations. Our graduates will distinguish themselves with specialized knowledge of the nutritional needs of a global aging population. Students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the national Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM\u00ae) Credentialing Exam.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”iconsmind” text=”Request Information” margin_top=”25″ url=”#request-info” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Arrow-OutRight”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”58″ title=”In this Section” el_class=”sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#640000″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”5%” left_padding_phone=”5%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”5%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Program Information<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”default” direction=”horizontal” columns=”4″ icon_size=”medium” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”simple” title=”List Item” id=”1768895776762-6″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Laptop-3″ header=”Delivery format” text=”100% online or on-site” tab_id=”1768895776763-8″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”simple” title=”List Item” id=”1768895776774-5″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Timer” header=”Typical Program Length” text=”Full-time: 18-21 months
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Is the Master of Science in Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics Right for Me?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The Master of Science in Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics is ideal if you want to pursue a career providing excellent nutrition, dietetics and lifespan health-related services and expertise to a variety of constituencies, including for populations outside the United States, school districts or community-based organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The degree is designed for:<\/span><\/p>\n