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Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences
Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences
Clinical Nutrition, M.S./Entry-level
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Clinical Nutrition, Master of Science Clinical Nutrition to Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition Dual Enrollment Program
Clinical Nutrition, Doctorate
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  School of Health Professions 2021-2023 Catalog Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences Clinical Nutrition, Doctorate Program Learning Goals  

Program Learning Goals


The doctor of clinical nutrition (D.C.N.) degree program is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through a clinically focused dietetics advanced-practice doctorate program. Our graduates are innovative, autonomous, advanced dietetics practitioners and researchers with expert level knowledge and skills, critical thinking proficiency, and aptitude in scientific inquiry. The D.C.N. emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice through courses, an advanced clinical practice residency, and a practice-based research project.

D.C.N. Goal Statements
  • Provides an in-depth study of clinical nutrition and evidence-based practice through cutting-edge coursework and a clinical practice residency to prepare graduates to assume the role of an advanced-level dietetics practitioner.
  • Prepares graduates to be able to design, conduct, and analyze clinical nutrition research in diverse settings.
  • Develops experts in evidence-based nutrition practice using clinical reasoning and scientific inquiry.
  • Fosters professional leadership, service, and scholarly efforts.
 
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