Master of Science in
Nutrition (M.S.)

Applicants or enrollees of the Master of Science in Nutrition program may petition for a maximum transfer of six credit hours toward their degrees from a regionally accredited institution for degree-seeking students. Any exceptions require the written approval of the program director.

To be considered for transfer of credit, courses must have been:

• Completed less than three years prior to the beginning of the student’s first semester in the program
• Substantially equivalent to courses offered in the program, as determined by the program director and appropriate faculty members
• Successfully completed with a grade of B (80%) or better

Transfer course grades are not calculated toward the student’s grade point average.

An accepted applicant to the program who wishes to receive transfer credit must submit a written request and the appropriate verification documents (e.g., official transcripts, syllabi, and catalogs) to the program director.

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctoral, and professional degrees. Nova Southeastern University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The Master of Science in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration is approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Future Graduate Program. Graduates of this coordinated program meet both the didactic education and supervised training requirements to be eligible to take the examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). This pathway also meets state licensing requirements for nutrition practice.

There are many career pathways for legal practice in the field of nutrition. We have determined that NSU’s Master of Science in Nutrition meets the minimum educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to determine any additional licensure requirements in the state where they seek to be licensed. Professional association websites such as https://www.cdrnet.org/licensure or https://theana.org/advocate can be a resource for professional practice guidelines across the United States. Florida requirements can be found at: www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/dietetic-nutrition/index.html.

For more information, please contact Dr. Stephanie N. Petrosky, Program Director, D.C.N, M.H.A., RDN, LDN, FAND at (855) 577-1089 or by email at spetrosky@nova.edu.