The Keith & Associates Distance Dietetic Internship (KADDI) is proud to partner with Texas Tech University to offer a fully online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, designed specifically for future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). This 30-credit-hour MSDI program allows students to fulfill supervised practice requirements through KADDI while completing graduate coursework with Texas Tech—on a flexible, asynchronous schedule.

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Key Features of the Program:

• 100% online and self-paced

• No campus attendance required

• Affordable tuition with in-state rates for all students

• Total program cost (including KADDI + graduate degree): under $26,000

• Up to 6 graduate credit hours may be transferred

• Financial aid available for eligible students

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Practice-Based, Career-Focused Curriculum:

This MS in Nutrition and Dietetics is developed and taught by active professionals in clinical and applied nutrition.

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Coursework builds knowledge and skills in advanced areas such as:

• Nutrition Support and Renal Nutrition

• Pediatrics, Maternal and Geriatric Health

• Sports and Performance Nutrition

• Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

• Leadership, Management, and Entrepreneurship

• Obesity and Weight Management

• Culinary Medicine and Eating Disorders

• GI Disorders and Lifecycle Nutrition

 

Optional Concentrations (No Additional Coursework Required):

Choose a specialized path based on your interests and career goals:

• Nutrition and Healthy Weight: Focuses on cultural, psychosocial, and economic influences on obesity prevention and management.

• Nutrition and Sports: Prepares professionals to design and implement performance-focused nutrition strategies for athletes.

• Nutrition in the Lifecycle: Examines nutritional needs across developmental stages and population health strategies.

 

Flexible Completion Timeline:

Students must complete:

• 9 credit hours of core coursework

• 21 hours of electives (including concentration options)

Duration depends on how many credits are completed per semester. For a complete degree plan, visit the Texas Tech MS Program Page.

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Program completion:

Time is dependent upon how many hours each student takes each semester. Students will need to complete 30 credit hours (9 hours of core courses and 21 hours of electives) to complete the degree. For a complete degree plan and course offerings visit: NTDT-Non-Thesis-Degree-Plan-2022.

 

In addition, all students receive in-state tuition and financial aid is available for students who qualify. Although variable, the total cost (tuition and fees) for the program is ~$15,000. Up to 6 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit may be applied to the degree. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ns/masters/online_masters.php.​​

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Click the Excel link for a  sample of coursework and internship

timelines for Texas Tech University:​