Iowa State University Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics

Completing your DICAS application?
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📖Experience your supervised practice in your local community
🤝Engage with our Communities of Practice
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August... when one cohort's journey ends and another begins! It's the perfect time to reflect on the experiences that our students have had during the program.

Figuring out your future? Join us for our Virtual Open House on September 3rd and learn how our program can work for you!

📝 Sign up: https://go.iastate.edu/Q8PLN4

🍂 Applications for Fall 2027 open this month!

Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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🎓 Completed your bachelor’s degree
📝 Received your DPD

Next step - Earn your master’s & be the next to say “I did it!”

💻 Attend our Virtual Open House August 4th at 10 am CST
• Meet our faculty
• Hear about our coursework
• Find out how our 12 month program can work for you

RSVP here: https://go.iastate.edu/56ODDU


Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University - Online

Starting your RD journey? Our RD2B program provides future nutrition professionals with the knowledge and supervised experience needed for success. In just 12 months you could be one step closer to achieving your goal!

Nationwide applications open August 5th in DICAS.

💻Join us at our Virtual Open House on August 4th at 10 am CST
• Meet our faculty
• Hear about our coursework
• Find out how our program can work for you

RSVP here: https://go.iastate.edu/56ODDU


Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University - Online

MPPD students Jordan and Jill are attending The Iowa Culinary Conference this week! They're connecting with school food service leaders and administrators, chefs and others - gaining insight about farm to school scratch cooking, local procurement, and food service career pathways. What a great experience before they complete the program in August!

Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University - Online

Our international community rotation in Ghana provides something different for everyone that participates. Current MPPD student Jayden jumped at the chance to have her first study abroad experience. "I had never done a study abroad before, but I thought this was a unique opportunity to do a nutrition internship in another country. Trying new things and embracing change is an essential life skill. Ghana was totally different from the U.S., but that is why I learned so much. Change is both exciting and challenging, but it is good! I was able to absorb the culture and see how "normal" life looks different for so many across the world, which made me grateful for what I have. I hope to take what I have learned about research and nutrition intervention into my future career as a registered dietitian."


Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences

Advance your skill set!

Our new RD Track focus areas reflect the scope and evolving complexity of contemporary dietetics practice. Choose your specialty:

Entrepreneurial Leadership in Dietetics
Medical Nutrition Therapy
General Dietetics

To begin this Fall, please apply by June 15th.
Visit our website for all the details!

Dzigbodi G., completed part of her community semester in Ghana. She had this to say about the experience: "Although I am originally from Africa, this is my first time visiting Ghana. From departure to arrival and throughout our stay, it has been a wonderful experience. Like many parts of Africa, the people were kind and welcoming. We spent four weeks at the Nutrition Research and Training Center in Assesewa, a small town located at 58miles from Accra. During our stay, we were joined by students from the University of Ghana, who helped us gain a deeper understanding of Ghanaian culture and cuisine. Being immersed in the local community and learning about its history and traditions has greatly helped us with nutrition recommendations for the community."

Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Science
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences

MPPD students Jasmine and Jordan helped their preceptors from North Polk Community School's Nutrition Department put together and hand out sack lunches to students from Centennial Elementary School at the end of the year Big Creek Bash at Big Creek Park on Friday. Pictured from left to right: Jasmine, Sarah, Anita Miller and Jordan.


Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Many of our dietetic competencies address integrating local foods into menus – we’re excited to have resources on increasing local food consumption in Iowa! Participate in the Iowa Local Food Challenge and receive information on finding local food, trying simple recipes, and turn small choices into real impact! Farmers market season started last weekend - be sure to visit yours!