Professional Licensure or Certification
M.S. in Food and Nutrition Services: Coordinated Program in Dietetics
The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Food and Nutrition Services: Coordinated Program in Dietetics fulfills the education requirements for professional licenses in the State of Mississippi, and in other states and territories as outlined below. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Mississippi is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the exam for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, administered by the Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond academic and clinical requirements, including (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for the maintenance of licensure. Ensure you understand and review any additional requirements before enrolling in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics programs.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly. Please refer to the links for state compliance and requirements for licensure and school certification below. For any questions about the program, please contact the department at nhm@olemiss.edu.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity. Current students should contact their program coordinator if they are considering relocating during their course of study.
Carefully review the academic and clinical prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program coordinator. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.
The State Licensing Requirements Table below should indicate if the program curriculum MEETS or, DOES NOT MEET the Educational Requirements. in these states and US Territories. Although all state licensing and education boards have been reviewed by the University of Mississippi’s Coordinated Dietetics program, it is up to each student to review the boards as well and be knowledgeable of all requirements. Some boards require additional tests, specific clinical clock hours, or unique state specifications. These requirements are noted here but are also privy to change without notice.
*If the program has yet to determine whether the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories, it will be labeled as does not meet until further notice. Please contact your program advisor/director for more information.
Students should also review the National Accrediting Body (CDR) site for additional information relative to individual state regulations. https://www.cdrnet.org/state-licensure.
Search Disclosures by State
| State | Academic Program | Program Determination | Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department | Most Recent Determination Review Date | Person Responsible for Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics and Nutritionists | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Alaska | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing | 5/31/24 | EP |
| American Samoa | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | No Information available. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Arizona | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | This state does not require licensure for dietitians. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Arkansas | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board | 5/31/24 | EP |
| California | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | 5/31/24 | EP | |
| Colorado | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | This occupation is not regulated in this state. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Connecticut | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Department of Public Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Delaware | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Dietetics/Nutrition | 5/31/24 | EP |
| District of Columbia | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Health Licensing Specialist; Dietetic/Nutrition; The Department of Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Florida | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Florida Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Georgia | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Guam | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | No Information available | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Hawaii | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Office of Health Care Assurance | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Idaho | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Dietetic Licensure Board | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Illinois | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Indiana | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Iowa | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Department of Appeals, Inspections, & Licensing | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Kansas | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Health Occupations Credentialing | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Kentucky | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Louisiana | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Maine | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Maryland | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Dietetic Practice | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Massachusetts | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Massachusetts Board of Dietitians and Nutritionists; Division of Professional Licensure | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Michigan | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | This occupation is not regulated in this state. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Minnesota | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Mississippi | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Mississippi State Department of Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Missouri | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Committee of Dietitians | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Montana | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Nebraska | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Nevada | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health; Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance; Dietitian Licensing Unit | 5/31/24 | EP |
| New Hampshire | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Office of Professional Licensure and Certification | 5/31/24 | EP |
| New Jersey | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Dietetics and Nutrition | 5/31/24 | EP |
| New Mexico | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | New Mexico Board of Nutrition & Dietetic Practitioners | 5/31/24 | EP |
| New York | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | New York State Education Department | 5/31/24 | EP |
| North Carolina | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition | 5/31/24 | EP |
| North Dakota | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | No information available. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Ohio | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | State Medical Board of Ohio | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Oklahoma | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Oklahoma Medical Board | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Oregon | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Board of Licensed Dietitians | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Pennsylvania | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Pennsylvania Department of State | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Puerto Rico | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Department of Health; Board of Examiners for Nutritionists and Dietitians | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Rhode Island | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Department of Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| South Carolina | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | South Carolina Panel for Dietetics | 5/31/24 | EP |
| South Dakota | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Tennessee | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Texas | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Utah | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Vermont | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Office of Professional Regulation | 5/31/24 | EP |
| US Virgin Islands | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | No informationa available | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Virginia | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Meets | Virginia does not have state licenses for Registered Dietician Nutritionalists at this time. | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Washington | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Department of Health | 5/31/24 | EP |
| West Virginia | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | West Virginia Board of Licensed of Dietitians | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Wisconsin | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board | 5/31/24 | EP |
| Wyoming | Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services, Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Does not meet | Dietetics Licensing Board | 5/31/24 | EP |
Disclaimer: Although all state licensing and education boards have been reviewed by the University of Mississippi’s NHM:CP program for adherence to meet the educational requirements, it is up to each student to review the boards as well and be knowledgeable of all requirements. Some boards require additional tests, specific clinical clock hours, or unique state specifications. These requirements are noted here but are also privy to change without notice. The University of Mississippi’s NHM:CP program proudly states that it meets the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards as an accredited program in the states listed on this form as “MEETS”, but additional requirements from license and education boards are likely.