Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) at Rutgers School of Health Professions


Monday, February 20, 2017 - Saturday, April 01, 2017 The Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) at Rutgers School of Health Professions is the first advanced practice nutrition doctorate exclusively for RDNs in the nation. Our program focuses on advanced clinical nutrition practice and research, with courses offered in an online learning environment combined with face-to-face virtual sessions. Students complete an advanced clinical nutrition practice residency and a practice based research project.  The advanced clinical nutrition practice residency is an approved advanced practice residency by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).  Our dedicated program faculty are committed to providing excellence in education and are nationally recognized experts in nutrition and oral health, kidney and cardiometabolic diseases and nutrition across the lifespan. They are at the  forefront of advanced practice in nutrition and dietetics.

According to our 2016 survey of alumni:
• 89% reported involvement in research activities
• 63% present at professional conferences
• 64% reported an increase in compensation after graduation
• 50% have published their research and scholarly accomplishments

Why choose the Rutgers School of Health Professions?
The DCN:
1. provides an in-depth study of clinical nutrition and evidence-based practice through leading-edge coursework and an advanced clinical nutrition practice residency to prepare graduates to assume the role of an advanced-level dietetics practitioner;
2. develops experts in evidence-based nutrition practice using clinical reasoning and scientific inquiry;
3. prepares graduates to be able to design, conduct, and analyze clinical practice-based research in diverse settings;
4. fosters professional leadership, service, and scholarly efforts;
5. provides a flexible approach to learning for the busy RDN.

Coursework: 50 credits including 5 credits of advanced practice clinical residency and 8 credits of practice based research.
The next admission deadline for the DCN program will be April 1, 2017. Apply today at shp.rutgers.edu or email us with inquiries at dcn@shp.rutgers.edu. Please check the State Authorization status prior to applying by visiting: http://shp.rutgers.edu/state_authorization/
Contact Information:
dcn@shp.rutgers.edu

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