Licensure Disclosure

The University at Buffalo offers the Clinical Nutrition MS program, a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) which meets the educational requirements for credentialing by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). 

While state interpretations of statutes may vary, it is ACEND's considered opinion that the program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. However, completing an ACENDaccredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state. Individuals should review their state's licensing statutes and regulations to understand the specific requirements, including supervised experiential learning and examinations, needed to obtain a dietetics license. More information about state licensure and certification can be found att his link: