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Accelerated pathways offer qualified undergraduates the opportunity to expedite the acquisition of their master’s degree by beginning graduate coursework, at undergraduate tuition rates, in their senior years of study.
This combined pathway has been established to offer qualified undergraduates the opportunity to expedite the acquisition of a master’s degree which will be required for their field.
The Student Handbook has detailed information on requirements for becoming a registered dietitian, graduation and program completion requirements, and costs to students.
About the Pathway
Enrollment in a combined pathway allows highly qualified, current SUNY Buffalo State University students to work on the Master of Science in Dietetics while completing the bachelor’s degree. Up to 12 credits of designated master’s courses are incorporated into the bachelor’s degree program and will count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the master’s degree. The undergraduate portion of the pathway is in person. The M.S., Dietetics is online.
The Dietetics Combined Pathway has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as Future Education Model (FEM) graduate program (www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel). FEM accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice. Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). More information here.
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Admission into the combined pathway is highly selective. Matriculated undergraduate students may apply to the B.S. and M.S. pathway in their second year for a junior year start and will complete all of the application requirements for the program. The admission application process includes a minimum GPA of 2.75, completion of prerequisite courses specified for the BS, Dietetics two letters of recommendation, two faculty interviews, and a personal statement. To advance to the master’s portion of the pathway, a GPA 3.0 is required.
Technology Requirements
- Technology requirements for distance education - The following are technical requirements needed for satisfactory completion of the pathway
- Daily access to a computer with video camera and microphone with internet access
- Word processing and presentation software skills (Download software here))
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Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department
Dr. Tina Colaizzo-Anas Ph.D, RD-AP, CDN, CNSC, FAND
Associate Professor and Director, BS/MS, Dietetics
Caudell Hall 341
(716) 878-5818
colaiztm@buffalostate.edu
The 4+1 accelerated pathway in health and wellness and adult education offers qualified health and wellness undergraduates the opportunity to expedite the acquisition of the master’s of science in adult education degree.
About the Pathway
The Adult Education and Health and Wellness departments have collaborated to create the Health and Wellness and Adult Education Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate 4+1 Pathway, which allows students to focus their adult education coursework in ways that complement their content knowledge in health and wellness as they work in community organizations, colleges and universities, health departments, or businesses.
This joint pathway has been established to support health and wellness graduates with knowledge about teaching and training adults that will make them better prepared to serve in many roles, such as health coaches, public health educators, corporate wellness coordinators, and health services managers. The 4+1 pathway provides qualified health and wellness undergraduate students a seamless entry into the M.S. in adult education.
Through the 4+1 accelerated pathway, undergraduates in Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics apply for conditional admission to the Graduate School and complete 9 hours of graduate coursework in the master’s of science in adult education degree program during their senior year of undergraduate study. A maximum of 9 credit hours (divided between the first and second semester of the senior year) may be taken during the senior year, and these credits are included in the undergraduate tuition rates students pay. Students must maintain academic eligibility, as outlined by the admission requirements into the pathway, throughout the senior year.
Apply
Students enter the 4+1 pathway either as incoming freshmen or at any point in their undergraduate degree program. To apply, please download and complete the application and approval form from the Adult Education Department website.
More Information
Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department
Dr. Catherine Cardina
Chair and Associate Professor
Caudell Hall 350B
(716) 878-3218
cardinac@buffalostate.edu
This accelerated pathway has been established to offer qualified undergraduates the opportunity to expedite the acquisition of a master’s degree which will be required for their field.
About the Pathway
The Adult Education Department and the Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department have collaborated to create an undergraduate- to-graduate pathway that allows students to focus their graduate adult education coursework in ways that compliment their undergraduate content knowledge in health, nutrition, and dietetics.
This joint pathway has been established to support dietetic professionals who are required to earn a master’s degree when graduating in or after 2024, prior to entering the field. The 4+1 accelerated pathway provides qualified undergraduate students with a seamless entry into the master of science in adult education degree program.
Through the 4+1 accelerated pathway, undergraduates in health, nutrition, and dietetics, can apply for conditional admission to graduate school and complete 9 hours of graduate coursework in the master of science in adult education degree program once they have earned sufficient academic credits to obtain "senior status" on their degree works report. A maximum of 9 credit hours (divided between the first and second semester of the senior year) may be taken during the senior year, and these credits are included in the undergraduate tuition rates students pay. Students must maintain academic eligibility, as outlined by the admission requirements into the pathway, throughout their senior year.
Students are formally admitted to the Graduate School following verification of bachelor’s degree requirements and acceptance of the online application. Upon formal admission, earned graduate credit is applied to the graduate course of study and all graduate policies and privileges apply. Graduate application fees are waived for students in the 4+1 accelerated pathway.
Apply
To apply for the 4+1 accelerated pathway, please download and complete the application from the Adult Education Department website at adulteducation.buffalostate.edu.
More Information
Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department
Dr. Catherine Cardina
Chair and Associate Professor
Caudell Hall 350B
(716) 878-3218
cardinac@buffalostate.edu
