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The educational objectives of the graduate program in Criminal Justice are to prepare professionals and future professionals to think critically about the problems of crime and justice, to provide them with an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and issues that affect that system’s foundations, functions and operations -- within a larger context. Students will come to understand scholarly research and its applications within diverse areas of the justice system, case studies and the methods of inquiry and research. They will address the social and societal issues that largely over-determine and inform both crime and the system that is established to “manage” it. This program is particularly well suited to those employed in multi-cultural environments where an understanding of society and culture from various perspectives is paramount. Students are provided a solid theoretical, conceptual, and methodological foundation in the social sciences, which in combination with discipline-focused curriculum will under-gird and complement their studies and broaden the spectrum of professional opportunities to which they will have access.

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- Apply critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify problems and to develop problem-solving abilities within the business context.

- Develop potential, enabling them to face the future with confidence and determination.

- Prepare for leadership and service within a broad spectrum of business and business-related arenas.

- Acquire the tools specific to business processes and procedures and the capacity to understand the principal theory, significance and practical applications related thereto.

- Develop a solid understanding of the functional components of business - economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, management, thus enabling the graduate to assume managerial trainee and like positions, in which they will have the occasion to grow and develop further.

- Apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of real-life (field related) problems both individually and through teamwork within the context of a variety of active learning environments.

- Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on the tools of effective writing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

International Applicants
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International student (educated outside of the United States), must provide proof of college level proficiency in English when native language is not English in one of the following

- A college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in an English composition course.

- A high school diploma completed where instruction is conducted in English.

- College transcript indicating completion of 30 semester hours of credit with an average of "C" or higher where instruction is conducted in English.

- Graduation from a school or university where instruction is conducted in English

- A minimum grade of level 3 on the ACT COMPASS's English as a Second language Placement Test
A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Minimum score of 6.0 on the academic writing and academic reading modules.

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores( (hardcopy) (PBT) or online version (iBT), or computer-based (CBT), score required for:

530 (PBT) or, 71 (iBT) or 197 (CBT)

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iscover how to design and lead effective food and nutrition programs that integrate principles from biomedical sciences, human behavior, and management with our unique, online graduate degree in dietetics. Coursework will develop your research skills, stimulate independent thought, and provide up-to-date knowledge in foods, nutrition, and food service and business management.

Working in the dietetics and nutrition field involves communicating with a wide range of people, from students or clients, to supervisors and subordinates. This online dietetics graduate program provides you with the knowledge, flexibility, and creativity you need to offer individualized answers that fit each situation and client. If you enjoy working with people, using deductive reasoning, and consider yourself sensitive to others’ needs, this Master of Science in dietetics could be the program for you.

As an inter-institutional graduate program offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA), this degree offers access to expert faculty at eight universities. Simply apply, be accepted, and register for classes at a home institution, but enjoy the opportunity to take online classes offered by any of the partner schools.

Credentialed (Registered Dietitians) professionals are able to use this dietetics degree to:

Advance their level of practice
Retool for new career opportunities
Pursue doctoral study with enhanced knowledge in a specific area of dietetics practice

Entry Requirements

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Food Science and Nutrition requires applicants to have the following:

Hold the credential of Registered Dietitian (RD). Learn more about becoming a registered dietitian »

- A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

- A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) on all undergraduate coursework

- GRE scores are not required

Applicants should submit

- Statement of purpose

- Current resume

- Three letters of reference

- Official transcripts

- Official TOEFL scores (only international applicants)

The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

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Dietetics is one of the most dynamic and versatile of the health-related professions. The 36-credit online Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with Dietetics specialization prepares Registered Dietitians to practice at an advanced level or to pursue doctoral study.

The MFCS - Dietetics program develops research skills, stimulates independent thought, and provides up-to-date knowledge in foods, nutrition, food service, and business management.

- Learn to integrate and apply the principles from biomedical sciences, human behavior, and management to design and lead effective food and nutrition programs in a variety of settings. You will be able to:

- Apply cutting-edge information in food, nutrition, food service management, and wellness to enhance dietetics practice.

- Evaluate and apply new research concepts and theories within the profession of dietetics.

- Understand public policy and current systems of healthcare delivery with particular reference to the role of the dietitian.

Entry Requirements

Students must meet the following criteria to be admitted to the online master’s program:

Student must hold the credential of Registered Dietician (RD) or be RD-eligible. This means the student has met both the academic and supervised practice requirements of the American Dietetic Association and is ready to sit for the national credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietician.

Student must meet the master’s program entrance requirements of the admitting university. Typically this requires a minimum of at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (or 3.0 on the last 60 hours of coursework in the undergraduate degree).

English Communication Requirement: If English is not one of your primary languages you learned as a child (even if you are a US citizen), you must meet the English communication requirement in one of the following ways:
Students taking undergraduate courses should submit one of the following to the Office of Admissions: TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 550 (PBT); IELTS score of 6.5 with no subscore below 5.5; SAT-Verbal score of 420 or ACT-English score of 16.

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Are you looking for ways to help people live longer, happier, more active lives? The Master’s in Dietetics program through SD State Online will develop your research skills, stimulate independent thought and provide up-to-date knowledge in foods, nutrition and food service/business management. With flexible schedules and plenty of electives, you can design a program that fits your life, career goals and interests.
Tailored for credentialed, practicing professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge in a specific area or retool for new career opportunities, the Master’s in Dietetics program addresses advanced concepts. The online, 36-credit-hour curriculum equips you to integrate and apply dietetics principles in the biomedical sciences, human behavior and program management in order to design and lead effective food and nutrition programs. Whether you choose to pursue a thesis, research paper or written exam, your studies will conclude with an oral defense before a supervisory committee covering everything that you have learned.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

Applicants must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, submitting a copy of a current RD or RDN card as documentation.

International applicants
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For those whose English is not a primary language , they should have

TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

IELTS: 6.0

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Economics is a valuable complement to a number of other majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Regent University is positioned well to offer a growing Economics emphasis and Economics minor within the Business major. The courses build on the moral perspectives of the Austrian school of Economic thought. Our students can use this emphasis as an strong addition to their Business major; and then consider linking this field of study with graduate programs in Business, Law or Government.

Entry Requirements

Current high school seniors or students age 22 or younger with less than 15 transferable college credits are eligible for this program.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

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