2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 290 Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., CSSD, RDN, LDN Chair, Curriculum Committee—Department of Nutrition Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Room 2277/Ext. 24376 • gordmari@nova.edu The chair of the Curriculum Committee oversees the academic planning and quality assurance process, including student representatives. Vision Statement The vision of the Department of Nutrition is to advance nutrition as the foundation of health and wellness. As such, the administration, faculty, and staff embrace the mission and core values of Nova Southeastern University in the conduct of all its endeavors. Professional Accreditations The Master of Science in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND ® ). As one of the first U.S. programs selected to demonstrate new education and training standards for the Future Education Model in Graduate Programs, students enrolled in the approved course of study will be considered graduates of an accredited program upon successful completion and will be candidates who meet registration eligibility criteria of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For more information, please visit eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/future-education-model-graduate-program . Information specific to the students enrolled in the accredited course of study (Professional Practice Concentration) is also provided at the end of this section. The Master of Science in Nutrition is approved to meet the academic requirements for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. Candidates may be able to receive up to 300 hours of supervised training in this program. Any student who wishes to be qualified under this curriculum plan must be approved by an academic adviser to ensure all the program requirements are met. The Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) reviews each candidate individually to determine eligibility, including transcripts and 1,000 hours of required training. To learn more, visit theana.org/certify . The Master of Science in Nutrition is approved by the BCNS to fulfill all the current academic requirements for the CNS credential. BCNS requires a graduate degree in the field of nutrition from a regionally accredited university, specific coursework, and 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience. BCNS reviews each candidate individually, including current course descriptions, transcripts, and experience to determine eligibility. To learn more about becoming a CNS, visit theana.org/certify/CNScandidate . The Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( sacscoc.org ) . The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®), as a Didactics Program in Dietetics. This is a first step in the professional pathway to become a registered dietitian. Graduates of this program qualify to apply for approved supervised practice programs and complete the eligibility requirements to take