Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Launch in Fall 2024*
North Central College has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to open a new and innovative program to prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Fall 2024. This program will prepare students to become competent, creative, and caring future practitioners through integrated experiential learning. Students will be equipped with skills to become collaborative leaders and life-long learners who apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge competently and ethically with cultural humility in the communities they serve.
Our eligibility application was accepted by ACEND**, and we are in the candidacy process for our proposed Future Education Model - Graduate Program. The program is not accepting applications at this time but will do so upon successful completion of the eligibility application process if the program receives candidacy for accreditation status from ACEND.
Contact Information
Program Director: Dr. Kevin Pietro, PhD, RDN, LD, CSSD
- Email: kjpietro@noctrl.edu
- Phone (630) 637-5762
Upon receiving approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and ACEND, North Central College will send detailed information on the program.
*The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is pending Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approval.
**The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics (see https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accreditation-standards-fees-and-policies/future-education-
model-standards-and-templates-v2022). These accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.