Accreditation

This two year, full-time coordinated Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program has been registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®). The program received 7-year initial accreditation in January 2022. The next onsite visit from ACEND® will be scheduled within academic year 2027/2028.

Graduates of the program will receive the verification statement required to sit for the Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) credentialing exam.

ACEND® is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists or nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered. ACEND® can be contacted at:

120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: (800) 877-1600 ext. 5400