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
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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.
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Prepares graduates to be able to design, conduct, and analyze clinical nutrition
research in diverse settings.
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Develops experts in evidence-based nutrition practice using clinical reasoning and
scientific inquiry.
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Fosters professional leadership, service, and scholarly efforts.
Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences 
