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 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 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 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | 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 DICAS Application, including a $50 Application Fee, 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 paid to Teachers College | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Supplemental application included in online DICAS application | |
| Prerequisites required prior to enrollment |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Additional Information
- Applicants to this program must submit their application for admission through the Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS).
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.