Graduate Program in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice • Morristown, NJ • Hybrid • $1,052/Credit
Saint Elizabeth offers 1 current nutrition credential open to new students:
- M.S., Nutrition (Graduate Program in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice, GP-ENP)
Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Nutrition (GP-ENP) | About $39,976 in tuition ($1,052/credit, 2025-26); about $42,616 estimated total | 22 months, five semesters, full time only | 38 required, plus 2 optional (38 to 40) |
Saint Elizabeth’s Graduate Program is built for people who want to run their own nutrition practice. The M.S. in Nutrition is an ACEND Graduate Program under the Future Education Model, which means the coursework and over 1,000 hours of supervised practice are both inside the degree, with entrepreneurship taught alongside clinical dietetics rather than as an afterthought. It is a cohort of up to 20 students, and the second year is in-person, full time, and near campus.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid: the first two semesters are online, and supervised experiential learning is in person near campus |
| Credit Hours | 38 required plus 2 optional (38 to 40) |
| ACEND Accreditation | Yes — ACEND Graduate Program (Future Education Model), accredited as of February 2025 per Saint Elizabeth’s FAQ; ACEND’s January 2025 decisions page approved the legacy dietetic internship’s reorganization into it |
| RD/RDN Eligibility | Yes, through the Graduate Program, which combines the master’s degree, coursework, and supervised practice |
| Supervised Practice | Over 1,000 hours; a workweek of about 32 hours over four days in the second year |
| Cohort Size | Up to 20 students |
| Prerequisites | Bachelor’s degree; ServSafe Manager and Allergen certificates; program prerequisites completed by June 30 of the entry year |
| Application Deadline | Fall 2027 entry through DICAS, opening September 1, 2026; first round due January 8, 2027, with interviews January 15 to February 27, notification by March 1, confirmation by March 10; rolling through June 30, 2027 |
| Tuition | $1,052/credit (2025-26), $500 capstone fee, $205 graduation fee, $344/semester university fee; no residency split for this private university |
| Institutional Accreditation | MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
Master of Science, Nutrition (Graduate Program in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice)
The estimated tuition for the M.S. at Saint Elizabeth is $1,052 per credit (2025-26), or $39,976 for the 38 required credits. With the university fee ($344 a semester), a $500 capstone fee, a $205 graduation fee, insurance, and parking, Saint Elizabeth estimates about $42,616 in total. A $500 seat deposit is credited to tuition.
M.S. Curriculum and Format
The program runs 22 months across five semesters and is full time only. The first two semesters are online coursework; the supervised experiential learning that follows is in person near the Morristown campus. Because the program is full time and the practice schedule fills about four days a week, students cannot plan on working during year two.
Supervised Practice
- Over 1,000 supervised experiential learning hours built into the degree
- A workweek of about 32 hours across four days
- Placements are assigned, though students may suggest sites
- Students must be willing to relocate from late June through May
You Should Know
A dietetics degree with an entrepreneurship focus asks students to travel and to give up paid work for the practice year. Budget beyond tuition for about $3,215 in health insurance, $500 to $750 in textbooks, a $204 ServSafe certification, and a background check of about $60.
M.S. Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree, with program prerequisites finished by June 30 of the entry year
- DICAS application: résumé, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of up to 750 words
- ServSafe Manager and Allergen certificates
- Interview by invitation; cohort of up to 20 students
Saint Elizabeth’s own pages disagree on whether a DPD verification statement is required. Its FAQ says a verification statement is not required to apply, only that prerequisites be finished by June 30, while the admissions page still cites a “DPD verification statement or transcripts.” Ask the admissions office which applies to you.
Tuition
Saint Elizabeth charges $1,052 per credit for graduate nutrition students (2025-26); no 2026-27 rate was found, so expect a possible increase.
- Tuition: $1,052 per credit, $39,976 for 38 credits
- University fee: $344 per semester; capstone fee $500; graduation fee $205
- Estimated total, including insurance and parking: about $42,616
- Seat deposit of $500, credited to tuition
Be aware that:
An older, unlinked cost page still shows $1,026 per credit and a $41,526 total; the newer page above is the current one.
Why Choose This Nutrition Program?
Best suited for career changers and clinicians who want to run a private practice or nutrition business and can commit to a full-time, in-person practice year.
Students aiming for private practice get an RD pathway that teaches business skills inside the degree, with over 1,000 practice hours and no separate internship match.
Students who prefer a small cohort benefit from a maximum of 20 students and an interview-based admissions process.
The honest trade-off is flexibility. The program is full time only, year two leaves no room for paid work, relocation may be required for placement, and the newest ACEND status is recent.
Older programs are winding down. The B.S. in Foods and Nutrition and the B.S./M.S. are listed as not accepting new students, the legacy dietetic internship closes voluntarily on December 31, 2026, and the DPD closed on December 31, 2025. An online M.S. in Nutrition (community nutrition and wellness, 30 credits) appears in Saint Elizabeth’s 2024-25 catalog but not on its current Programs of Study page, and no ACEND accreditation is stated for it; confirm with the university whether it is still offered.
Accreditation
Saint Elizabeth University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), which governs credit transfer, graduate admission eligibility, and federal financial aid access across the university.
The Graduate Program in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice is an ACEND Graduate Program under the Future Education Model, accredited as of February 2025 according to Saint Elizabeth’s FAQ. ACEND’s January 2025 decisions page approved the reorganization of the legacy dietetic internship into this Graduate Program. The legacy internship is voluntarily closing effective December 31, 2026, and the DPD closed December 31, 2025. No term end date was found.
Graduates of an ACEND-accredited Graduate Program hold a master’s degree and have completed supervised practice, and are eligible for the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s national exam. Verify current status with ACEND before applying.
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