Public Health: Dietetics (MPH)
The Public Health: Dietetics MPH program is for students currently enrolled in the Professional Program in Dietetics only. This program focuses on advanced learning in education and health promotion related to food and nutrition. Graduates of the MPH in Dietetics are prepared for employment in a wide variety of settings including those where the RDN credential alone may not be sufficient, including educational settings, governmental agencies, health organizations, non-profits, non-governmental organizations and industry.
Program Highlights
- Affordable tuition
- Eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or the Master Certified Health Education Exam (MCHES) (pending additional qualifications) administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
- A comprehensive curriculum, focusing on grant writing and administration, program planning and evaluation, and more
- Students are able to tailor projects throughout the curriculum to help them meet their personal and professional goals
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be enrolled in their second year of the Professional Program in Dietetics.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 GPA
Application Deadlines
U.S. Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Time to Completion: 3 Years
Graduate Coordinator Contact
Dr. Joe Visker - Public Health: Dietetics MPH
joseph.visker@mnsu.edu
507-389-2757
Dr. Shelly Brandenburger - Dietetics MS
shelly.brandenburger@mnsu.edu
507-389-5923