The MSACN is a comprehensive graduate degree program designed to support the complete didactic education and 1,000 hours of Supervised Practice Experience needs of students who wish to earn the Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential. The program transforms students who are passionate about nutrition into leaders and healers in the field of clinical nutrition. Students gain the professional skills and the clinical experience necessary to develop and implement effective and evidence-based nutrition related services to support individual and public health. The innovative and 100% online curriculum has been developed with input from experts and thought leaders in the field of nutrition.
Like the MSCN program, the MSACN trains students in nutritional sciences, self-care, whole food nutrition and the responsible use of dietary supplements while also covering emerging topics such as nutrigenomics and microbiomics. With a special emphasis on personalized nutrition, students will be uniquely qualified to deliver care to diverse populations with an appreciation of socioeconomic and cultural considerations that can impact health access and outcomes. Additionally, the program includes a novel Virtual Health Center Experience where students practice applying new skills and knowledge safely in a virtual training environment. While the MSCN program ends there, the MSACN program continues with an additional six-month clinical practicum, the Applied Clinical Training Experience. This ensures that upon graduation, MSACN graduates meet the complete Supervised Practice Experience requirements for the Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential (CNS®). Sonoran University is proud to be the first and only university to offer a master’s degree program that meets 100% of the didactic and clinical training requirements for the CNS® credential.
MSACN graduates will be prepared for success in private clinical practice and to be employed in integrative practices, community health or corporate settings. The program also introduces students to innovative ways to leverage their training from developing a telemedicine practice to becoming an entrepreneur in the multi-billion-dollar natural foods and dietary supplement industry. In addition to their MSACN degree, opportunities to earn industry specific certifications are embedded within the curriculum including a Certificate in the Principles of Nutritional Genomics from the American Nutrition Association, which helps students increase their competence and further distinguish themselves in their field.
The M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition program provides a strong foundation of physiology, nutrition across the lifecycle, emerging topics in nutrition and a deep understanding of how nutrition impacts health.
The Applied Clinical Nutrition curriculum includes a Virtual Health Center Experience designed to simulate the interaction between a nutritionist and their client and allows you to practice applying new skills and knowledge safely in a virtual training environment.
New jobs for nutrition professionals are expected to grow by 15% over the next several years.[1] Increasingly, an advanced degree is a must-have for nutrition professionals as they seek employment and advancement.
The MSACN program provides students with opportunities to earn special industry-specific training and certifications while you earn your degree. Sonoran University is proud to offer a master’s degree program that meets 100% of the didactic and clinical training requirements for the CNS® credential.
Upon Completion of this Program, Graduates Will be Able to:
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