Leadership in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Catalog description

This course focuses on leadership and innovation in nutrition and dietetics, with an emphasis in clinical nutrition management. Students gain self-awareness of their behavioral style, apply strategies for effective communication and advocacy, and influence the field of nutrition and dietetics. Strategic planning, organization management, and quality/performance improvement will be covered. Critical dimensions of leadership including leadership ethics, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access will be explored. Prerequisite: Matriculated status in the Master of Science in Nutrition Science program or permission by the instructor.