Professional Curriculum
The professional curriculum is completed in a lock-step sequence and there is no provision for part-time or evening-only enrollment. The curriculum includes all knowledge and practical skills required for professional credentialing. Successful completion of the program will require the successful completion of didactic coursework, supervised experiential learning, and the graduate project or case study.
The program includes supervised experiential learning in: acute care; long-term care; outpatient settings; wellness facilities; and in community and industry agencies. Students must have transportation and may have to drive further distances for supervised experiential learning.
The program follows the university's academic calendar. View the five-semester scheduling plan on the MDN Program Guide.
Prior Learning
The program allows undergraduate students in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at The Ohio State University to earn prior learning for several courses (MDN 6000, MDN 6100, MDN 6400) for a total of 9 credits. These students take these courses along with MDN students. No other prior learning is available. Students get credit for these courses but they do not count towards the minimum credit hours required by the graduate school to complete the program.
Graduation and Program Completion Requirements
For students to earn the Master of Dietetics and Nutrition, students must:
- complete all University degree requirements per the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Handbook
- complete all Master of Dietetics and Nutrition course and credit hour requirements with a 3.0 or better (see: Policy 3 Academic Standards: GPA Requirements of this handbook)
- maintain a minimum cumulative point-hour ratio (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework completed at Ohio State
- meet all Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education of Nutrition and Dietetics competencies as documented by completion of the competency portfolio at the end of supervised experiential learning rotations and academic courses
- complete at least three semesters of full-time enrollment at The Ohio State University
- be enrolled in the Master of Dietetics and Nutrition program at the time of graduation
- successful oral defense of graduate project (graduate school requirement)
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Program courses are mostly conducted in person for the classroom and supervised practice components. Sometimes class or supervised practice may require virtual or distance learning.
All MDN students are required to have their own personal laptop. First year MDN students must obtain their laptop prior to orientation. In addition, students will need internet access from off campus. Minimum WiFi speed of 3 MB/s is required, 7 MB/s is recommended for Zoom classes, streaming lectures, etc. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center uses a standard platform of Windows and Windows-compatible software and hardware. Many programs and shared files are also compatible with Mac systems though support for these is limited. Students can contact the Office of Curriculum and Scholarship Help Desk for more information at 614-685-1920.All materials will be provided via Carmen and all assignments will be completed via Canvas file upload. All necessary materials will be provided in the content section of Carmen. An online tutorial is available. Notices about this course will be sent to your name.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu account. All students must have an active Ohio State email account and remain electronically connected to Ohio State. Emails may be forwarded to an external email address. Please check your notification preferences to be sure you receive these messages. Please contact the Help Desk for more information.
For help with your password, university e-mail, Carmen, or any other technology issues, questions, or requests, contact the university's IT Service Desk. Standard support hours are available online, and support for urgent issues is available 24x7.
- Self-Service and Chat support: go.osu.edu/IT • Phone: 614-688-HELP (4357)
- Email: ServiceDesk@osu.edu • TDD: 614-688-8743
Internet requirements:
- Minimum WiFi speed of 3 MB/s is required for using CarmenCanvas to submit assignments, while a minimum 7 MB/s is recommended for Zoom classes, streaming lectures, etc. Students can connect devices to campus wireless internet by navigating to wireless.osu.edu.
Microsoft 365
- This course requires students to author documents using Microsoft 365. Students can login to Microsoft 365 via microsoft365.osu.edu. Check the university’s IT Service Desk knowledge base article KB04728, FAQ on Office 365 for Students, for information on hardware requirements.