Tai Sophia Institute Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health Rebecca Snow, Director Careers in Nutrition Graduates

of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health (MSNIH) program will be uniquely prepared to fill the growing demand for health educators specializing in nutrition and wellness. At a time when our food choices can influence the health and future of our society and the earths ecosystems, the evidence-informed and holistically trained nutritionist will be an essential voice to instigate cultural and global change. Career opportunities include Nutritionist, private or group practice Nutritionist at fitness centers, medical centers, and other health-related organizations Community health educator, activist Consultant to nutraceutical companies, apothecaries and other nutrition related companies Coordinator/Administrator for corporate wellness programs Faculty at community colleges and universities Writer/publisher of books and articles, conduct research reviews, media expert Obtain a PhD in the field and conduct research and advance in academia According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for the current projection decade (2008-2108), employment of nutritionists and dietitians is increasing right now: Job growth will result from an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits. A growing and aging population will boost demand for nutritional counseling and treatment. The study also reports that job applicants with specialized training, an advanced degree, or certification beyond the particular states minimum requirement should enjoy the best job opportunities. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, April 2010.) In general, nutritionists and dieticians who have established private practices make significantly more annually than those working in institutional settings. The time it takes to establish a private practice can vary according to an individuals natural penchant for self-marketing and networking. Since there are so many potential avenues for nutritionists to enter the job market, it may be wise to apply your skills and knowledge in several arenas as you establish yourself in the field. In any health-care discipline, whether it is acupuncture, chiropractic care, medicine, or nutrition, starting a private practice requires a great deal of self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. It is highly recommended that students enroll in the Practice Management (1 credit) elective course offered once yearly, to enhance and further develop business, financial and marketing skills. Networking and collaborating with established, likeminded doctors, and other clinicians are a great way to get started and look for potential job opportunities. Please stay connected with the Institute after you

graduate and make sure you keep your contact information current, so you can hear about job opportunities from our Director of Alumni Relations. Nutrition Job Search Links www.nutritionjobs.com/ http://www.ihirenutrition.com/ http://www.nutrition.org/jobs/ Dieticians and Nutritionists: What is the Difference? There are many connotations attributed to the titles dietician and nutritionist. But the field of nutrition and dietetics is growing and changing, rapidly, so these distinctions are blurred in some instances. Dieticians have attended an ADA approved dietetic program, usually undergraduate and completed an ADA approved clinical internship. Those with the Registered Dietician (RD) title are registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. RDs are a highly organized group and generally work in institutional settings. Nutritionists generally acquire their education at the graduate level. Program curriculums vary more widely as the field of nutrition is less regulated. There are a number of selfregulating credentialing boards for nutritionists as listed below. Nutritionists generally tend to be less conventional in their approach and set-up private or group practice. Nutritionists education emphasizes patient-centered counseling techniques and coaching, nutrition assessment, and the use of nutritional supplements. Credentialing Boards and Associations for Nutritionists Certification Board for Nutritional Specialists http://cbns.org/ Clinical Nutrition Certification Board http://www.cncb.org/ American Association of Drugless Practitioners, http://www.aadp.net/ Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board http://www.holisticnutritionboard.org/ International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, http://www.ionc.org/ CNS Credential through the CBNS Graduates of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health are qualified to become Certified Nutritional Specialists through the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists. This credential will help graduates gain licensure in at least 11 states.** In order to acquire the CNS credential, graduates will need to pass an examination and document 1000 hours of supervised nutrition experience. These hours can be accrued during your studies at Tai Sophia but cannot include clinic or research hours directly related to matriculation from the MSNIH program. The 1,000 hours can be completed before or after passing the examination. The Tai Sophia Institute is dedicated to the success of our graduates. We are developing several avenues to facilitate the 1,000 hours of nutrition-related experience and practice required by the CBNS. Various internships will become available during the course of your study and you may choose to apply to these. We are developing a mentorship program and a Clinical Internship program set to launch in 2013 when students are

beginning to apply their skills in a clinical setting. Networking with established practitioners in your area will be a great way to begin to develop potential mentorship relationships, internships or other related work in the field. State Licensure Licensing requirements for nutritionists vary state to state. To learn the most up-to-date laws and regulations, please refer to your states board of dietetic practice. Nutritionists with a masters degree or higher in the field and/or the CNS credential are qualified to acquire licensure in 15 states, including many of the states in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast (PA, MD, VA, DC, NY, DE, CT, MA). Ten states do not license nutritionists and only license dieticians.** To view the state licensure for the state you plan to practice, see links below. Alabama http://www.boed.alabama.gov Alaska http://commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pdtn.htm Arizona Arkansas ardieteticslicbrd.net California http://www.dietitian.org Colorado http://www.eatrightcolorado.org/about.cfm Connecticut http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3121&q=421302 Delaware http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dietitians/newlicense.shtml District of Columbia http://doh.dc.gov/doh/cwp/view,a,1371,q,600351,dohNav_GID,1879,dohNav,|34440| 34445|,.asp Florida https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=5315132 Georgia http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/dietitians/ Hawaii http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch04360474/HRS0448B/HRS_0448B-.HTM Idaho http://bom.idaho.gov/BOMPortal/BoardPage.aspx?Board=DIE Illinois http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/diet.asp Indiana http://www.in.gov/pla/diet.htm Iowa http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=di Kansas http://www.kdheks.gov/hoc/diet.html Kentucky http://lrc.ky.gov/KRS/310-00/CHAPTER.htm Louisiana http://www.lbedn.org/ Maine http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32ch104sec0.html Maryland http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bodietpract/index.html Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov/? pageID=ocasubtopic&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Licensee&L2=Division+of+Professional+Li censure+Boards&L3=Board+of+Registration+of+Dietitians+and+Nutritionists&sid=Eoc a Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,1607,7-154-27417_27529_44216---,00.html Minnesota https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=3250 Mississippi https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/%3Fid=3250 Missouri http://pr.mo.gov/dietitians.asp Montana http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/med_board/nut.asp

Nebraska http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/nutrition/requirements.htm Nevada http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-439.html#NRS439Sec537 New Jersey http://www.nj.gov New Mexico http://www.rld.state.nm.us/Nutrition/index.html New York http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/diet/dietlic.htm North Carolina http://www.ncbdn.org/ North Dakota http://www.ndbodp.com/index.html Ohio http://dietetics.ohio.gov/obdapply.stm Oklahoma http://www.okmedicalboard.org/dietitians Pennsylvania: http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter21/subchapGtoc.html Rhode Island http://sos.ri.gov/documents/archives/regdocs/released/pdf/DOH/4862.pdf South Carolina www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Dietetics/index.asp?file= South Dakota http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=3610B&Type=StatuteChapter Tennessee http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/DN/ Texas http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dietitian/default.shtm Utah http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/certified_dietitian.html Vermont http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/dietitians/ Virginia http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/bhp/bhp_regs.htm Washington http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.138 West Virginia http://www.wvbold.com Wisconsin http://drl.wi.gov/profdetail.asp?pdetailid=1158&profid=15&locid=0 Wyoming http://www.wyomingdieteticassociation.com/rd_licensure.asp ** This information was collected on May 31, 2011 and may not reflect changes to laws and regulations. Please refer to the board of dietetic practice in each state for a comprehensive and current understanding of their regulations of nutrition practice.