Doctor of Education in Nutrition Education
The Program in Nutrition is no longer admitting students into the Ed.D. program. If you are interested in doctoral studies with us please see our Behavioral Nutrition Ph.D. degree, which encompasses the areas of nutrition education and nutrition and public health.
History of the Ed.D. Program in Nutrition Education
The Program in Nutrition had a vibrant Ed.D. program began in the 1940s and admitted students through 2017. Graduates hold positions across the United States and around the world at universities, government agencies, non-governmental agencies, health promotion and disease prevention settings, hospitals, businesses, and food policy and advocacy organizations. Graduates of this 75-credit degree took numerous courses across many disciplines and conducted unique research projects to become broad and critical thinkers with specializations in areas such as nutrition education, clinical dietetics, psychology, public health, research and evaluation, social equity, and ecological sustainability.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.
Doctor of Education
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Summer, 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 | December 1, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | N/A |
| Fall | December 1, 2024 | July 1, 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 | |
| Academic Writing Sample |
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.
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