Advanced Practice in Dietetics (MAPD)

Overview

Advance your career in dietetics and nutrition. The Master’s of Advanced Practice in Dietetics (M.A.P.D.) is an accelerated, non-thesis professional degree designed to help meet the ACEND requirements of a master’s degree for all aspiring registered dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). With a comprehensive curriculum focused on advanced training in dietetics, students can complete the program in as little as one year.

Whether you aim to work in acute care clinical settings, outpatient centers, or community health organizations, this degree offers the depth of knowledge needed to expand your professional development. By offering advanced training in dietetics and nutritional sciences for new and experienced professionals in nutrition, the program prepares students at an advanced level and provides graduates with advanced knowledge, expanded skills, lifelong learning, and professional leadership to pursue a wide range of career options in dietetics.

Master of Advanced Practice in Dietetics

Customize your learning with three specializations

With the MAPD, you can tailor your education to your specific career goals by choosing one of three specializations:

• Clinical nutrition
• Community nutrition
• Nutrition counseling

Next Steps

• Contact your department representative or request more program information.
• This degree is offered online at a distance; resources for distance students are available through the CSU Online website
• When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application.

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
• Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.