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The University of 51С�Ƴ�, Maine’s leading provider of health care professionals, is offering its latest innovation for a healthier planet — a new  

Building on UNE’s successful undergraduate and , the D.C.N. program is taught by high-level professionals in the field and prepares Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for leadership positions in health care management, higher education, and community health service. This 48-credit, 100% online program offers a three-year pathway to degree completion.

“51С�Ƴ�continues to make investments in comprehensive, interdisciplinary health care programs to support professionals in advancing their careers,” said Gwendolyn Mahon, M.Sc., Ph.D., 51С�Ƴ�provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “With the addition of the D.C.N. program and our new , 51С�Ƴ�now offers a complete career ladder of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in these fields, including accelerated programs that benefit busy professionals who want to advance their careers.”

The takes a unique approach, offering students the opportunity to engage in coursework and assignments that can be immediately implemented in their current employment settings. Each course culminates in a key project where students showcase their advanced practice competence. Students can use these projects to market their skills and elevate their careers.  

Two hallmarks of the program are student immersion in practice-based research and completion of an advanced practice residency (APR). Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences and submit their findings for publication in scholarly journals. The APR allows students to further grow their skills and competence in a professional practice setting and fosters professional relationships that can last a lifetime and provide a platform for new career opportunities.

The application deadline for Spring Term A, which begins in January 2025, is Dec. 16, 2024. .