Dietetics – Master of Professional Practice

Dietetics

Dietetics is one of the most dynamic and versatile of the health-related professions. A Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics (MPPD) degree prepares you to practice at an advanced level as a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Summary

The MPP is an online only, distance, non-thesis graduate program that offers two tracks:

  • RD2B track to train future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
  • RDN track for current Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who wish to earn a master’s degree

RD2B track: Students complete didactic coursework and a minimum of 1000 hours in supervised experiential learning. If you have either graduated from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) with a verification statement or are in process of completing your DPD, the RD2B track may be the right choice for you. Our online format allows you to take classes online at your convenience and complete your supervised practice in Iowa or anywhere in the US – where you are already established or where you would ultimately like to work.

RDN track: Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who want to earn a master’s degree in an online, non-thesis graduate program. Get credit for your education and work experience and apply it towards your master’s degree.

Admissions Requirements

Graduate College requirements for RD2B track:

  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • DPD verification statement
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Requirements for RDN track:

  • Active RDN credential

For program specific requirements, visit the program website.

Credits

Total: 30 Credits

Contact

Leanne Lauber
Program Assistant
220 Mackay Hall
515-294-7565
mppisu@iastate.edu

Mridul Datta – PhD, RD, LD, FAND
Program Director

220 Mackay Hall
515-294-7316
mppisu@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu