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M.S.C.N.: The Program
The
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition in the College of Health Related
Professions of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS),
with the cooperation of Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) and the
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, offers graduate work
leading to a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition through the
UAMS Graduate School. The program is designed to prepare registered or
registry-eligible dietitians or other health professionals to practice
as advanced-level dietetic specialists. The student may elect one of
four possible areas of emphasis as a subspecialty: Geriatric Nutrition,
Pediatric Nutrition, Community Nutrition, or Health Promotion and Wellness. The intent of the
program is to prepare the student to practice at an advanced level, and
each emphasis area will prepare the graduate with specialized knowledge
and practice skills. The student will be expected to complete the
appropriate specialty electives, select a clinical practicum in the
appropriate environment, and conduct research in the specialty emphasis.
Classes will usually
be scheduled once a week in late afternoon or early evening Monday --
Thursday to allow practicing dietitians to participate with the least
disruption to their employment. Other formats, such as short, intense
courses in the summer months or weekend courses, may be scheduled if a
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