Nutrition and Dietetics, Coordinated Program (BS & MS), MS

Program Description

PROGRAM
One year of graduate coursework plus supervised practice following successful completion of two years of undergraduate coursework.

PROGRAM GOALS

1. Prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians who are eligible to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
2. Prepare graduates who are servant leaders in their chosen profession.
3. Provide professionally trained Registered Dietitians with either an emphasis in medical nutrition therapy or public health nutrition who may be employed by the healthcare and educational systems of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or local, national, or international entities.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Pass rate of first-time test takers on the registration examination. Over a five-year period, the pass rate for CP graduates taking the registration examination for the first time will be at least 80%. Students enrolled in the professional courses in the third year of a bachelor-level CP or first year of a graduate level CP that are expected to complete program/degree requirements within 150% of the time planned for completion. Over a five-year period, 70% or more of CP graduates who sought employment in dietetics will be employed within three months of program completion. Program graduates will become servant leaders in their profession roles.

Program Website

Program Length

1 year (graduate coursework) - Students do not apply directly to this program

*Important Changes in Application Dates and Process the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND)

For prospective applicants planning to apply for Summer 2025, please note that the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) is requiring all accredited programs to follow a specified timeline:

• Our program will be required to send a decision regarding acceptance by March 1.
• If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to confirm or decline the acceptance by March 15.
• The March 1 and 15 dates will be the same every year.
• 2024-2025 application cycle (for those applying for Summer 2025), the application deadline will be January 31, 2025.
• Beginning September 1, 2025, all application will be submitted via DICAS.

Possible Careers

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in hospitals, clinics, food services, or a personal business

Application Deadlines

Quarter: Summer of 2025
Application Open: September 1, 2024 
Final Deadline: January 31, 2025

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the program is based upon a selective process. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

• A GPA of 3.0 or above
• An interview for applicants in southern California - others will be notified if an interview is requested
• Complete an online application, including a personal statement demonstrating your interest in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Three recommendation letters
• Completion of program prerequisites

Prerequisites

• Humanities—20 quarter units or 14 semester units (choose from three areas: history, literature, philosophy, foreign language, art/music appreciation, or art/music history)
• Four units of religion per year attended at a Seventh-day Adventist college or university
• Two years high school mathematics with grades of C or better, or college algebra
• Anatomy and physiology with laboratory, complete sequence (3 quarters or 2 semesters)
• General chemistry with laboratory (one semester or two quarters)
• Microbiology with laboratory
• General psychology
• Introduction to sociology
• English composition, complete sequence
• Speech
• Two physical activity courses
• Human nutrition

NOTE: A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for all courses. Electives to meet the total minimum requirements of 96 quarter units.

Discipline Accrediting Agency

These programs are currently granted continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040, ext 5400. Website: www.eatright.com/CADE, Fax: (312) 899-4817, Email: cade@eatright.org.

Integrating faith and health

Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2025-2026

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.