Earn Your Master’s
in Nutrition -Online!

Prepare to make a difference
in the lives of others.

Why Earn Your Nutrition Master's Degree at Sonoran University?

Sonoran University of Health Sciences focuses on the fundamental importance food and nutrition play in integrated healthcare, natural products, and nutraceuticals. Gain practical expertise through innovative online coursework that addresses current needs, including the latest research illuminating the vital connections between what we consume and how we live our best life. The program prepares our graduates for prospective careers in clinical environments, non-profits, academia, business, industry, and manufacturing.1

Sonoran offers three distinct paths for aspiring nutrition professionals: the M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition,  the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition, and the M.S. in Nutrition Business Leadership.

Our Master in Nutrition faculty are industry experts. In addition, our community clinics, natural products medicinary, clinical focus on regenerative medicine, and new on-site botanical lab are at the forefront of evidence-based research. Driving student success for our on-campus naturopathic doctoral students has provided the platform for these innovative degrees.

Online Nutrition Degrees
Tailored For You

M.S.
in Clinical Nutrition

Gain the professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to develop effective evidence-based nutrition-related services to support individual and public health.1

Executive M.S. in Nutrition Business Leadership

Adopt evidence-based perspectives and study nutritional sciences, supply/value chain, and purpose driven leadership—all specific to the multi-billion-dollar natural products industry.2

Which Master's in Nutrition is Right for You?

Nutrition is at the center of human health. Science has shown us that nutrition is the strongest determinant of our health. The world, your community, your business, your family, and the natural products industry needs food-science-driven nutritionists and professionals who have a deep, evidence-based, and practical understanding of nutrition.

In recent years, there has been a shift in the industry from utilizing nutritionists for single-instance consultations in standalone facilities to the pronounced integration of nutrition within the continual management of chronic disease. With this shift to an integrated healthcare delivery system, we’ve seen a growing need for evidence-based nutritionists and a need for scientific knowledge of nutrition paired with business knowledge. The unification of science with business know-how is key to serving the natural foods, dietary supplement, and nutraceutical industry.

The Future of Education at Sonoran University

Our primary purpose is to help shape the healthcare leaders of the future. By meeting students where they are, we are able to enrich the learning experience.

Courses at Sonoran University’s College of Nutrition are meticulously crafted, integrating cutting-edge practices in online learning and the latest advancements in learning science. Hear about how Sonoran University is poised and ready to continue delivering education to students – wherever they may be.

In Their Words

I chose Sonoran University of Health Sciences because I needed a fully online program that would prepare me to earn the CNS® credential so I can be licensed to practice in my state.

— Julie B., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition

— Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, M.S. in Clinical Nutrition

I feel like Sonoran University of Health Sciences truly prepares you for the world of Clinical Nutrition. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.

— Sammeisha C., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition

Which Sonoran University program is right for me?

Online M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition

You are ready to distinguish yourself with the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) credential and are looking for a degree program that meets 100% of the didactic and supervised practice experience requirements.  As a CNS® you aspire to become a clinician, researcher, educator, or policy advocate in a variety of settings such as private practice, integrative health center, consulting, hospital, government, nonprofit, or academia.

Online M.S. in Clinical Nutrition

You aspire to be a nutritional clinician, researcher, educator, or policy advocate in a variety of settings such as private practice, integrative health center, consulting, hospital, government, nonprofit, or academia.

Online M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

You aspire to be a clinical mental health counselor in diverse settings, including private practice, wellness centers, schools, hospitals, or nonprofits, with specialties such as mental health, school and career counseling, behavioral, couples and family therapy, substance use disorders, trauma and grief counseling, and more.

Online Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) Program

You aim to complete the required Supervised Practice Experience hours to earn your Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) credential.

Online M.S. in Nutrition Business Leadership

You seek leadership roles in the nutraceutical and natural products industry, including executive-level positions in areas such as operations, sales, supply chain, and quality control.

References

  1. Program of Study for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program, https://catalog.sonoran.edu/catalog/master-science-clinical-nutrition
  2. Program of Study for the Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition, https://catalog.sonoran.edu/catalog/master-science-applied-clinical-nutrition
  3. Program of Study for the Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership Program, https://catalog.sonoran.edu/catalog/executive-masters-science-nutrition-business-leadership/