Master of Education in Community Nutrition Education
The advanced Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Community Nutrition Education prepares graduates with special skills as educators in communities, schools, and a variety of other settings to develop and implement practice-based research and education activities. The degree includes additional coursework beyond the MS core in nutrition and permits stronger emphasis in behavioral sciences, community assessment and planning, research, and education. A community-based, research or other integrative project is required.
The M.Ed. can meet all of the requirements to be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). For students not interested in pursuing the RDN credential, there are more electives available to tailor the program to the student’s interests.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Master of Education
- Points/Credits: 60
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | December 15, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Supplemental application required (included in online application) | |
| Prerequisites required prior to enrollment |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 terms.
Master of Education: Community Nutrition Education
The program of study for the 60-point Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree in Community Nutrition Education includes coursework in advanced nutrition and permits stronger emphases in the behavioral sciences, community assessment and planning, and education. A community-based, research, or other integrative project is required.
In consultation with an academic advisor, students entering the Ed.M. program should consult the various curricula suggested for the Integrated MS-RDN Track in Nutrition and Public Health, Nutrition Education, or Nutrition and Exercise Physiology for guidance in planning the majority of Ed.M. credits.
In addition to Core Courses below, students in the Master of Education in Community Nutrition Education program are also required to take:
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HBSV 6550 and HBSV 6551 Research Seminar in Nutrition
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A Qualitative Research Methods course
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Additional electives specific to their integrative project
Core Courses (44 credits)
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HBSV 4010 Food, Nutrition, and Behavior (3 credits)
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HBSV 4013 Nutritional Ecology (3 credits)
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HBSV 4014 Community Nutrition (3 credits)
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HBSV 5010 Advanced Nutrition 1 (3 credits)
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HBSV 5011 Advanced Nutrition 2 (3 credits)
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HBSV 5013 Strategies for Nutrition Education and Health Behavior Change (3 credits)
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HBSV 5014 Analysis of Current Literature and Research in Nutrition (3 credits)
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HBSV 5015 Nutritional Epidemiology and Assessment (3 credits)
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HBSV 5016 Food Service Operations and Management (3 credits)
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HBSV 5018 Nutrition and Human Development (3 credits)
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HBSV 5033 Nutrition Care Process and Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3 credits)
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HBSV 5034 Nutrition Care Process and Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (3 credits)
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HBSV 5036 Nutrition Counseling (2 credits)
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HBSV 5350 Global Foods Practicum (1 credit)
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HBSV 5351 Community Nutrition Education Practicum (1 credit)
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HBSV 5352 Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
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HBSV 5353 Nutrition Care Process & Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 + Practicum (1 credit)
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HBSV 5354 Advanced Practicum 1 (1 credit)
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HBSV 5355 Advanced Practicum 2 (1 credit)
A substantial integrative departmental project or thesis is also required.