You must complete at least 30 credits to earn a master’s degree at Iowa State University. For maintaining your RDN credential, you can transfer 15 graduate credits. Thus, to earn your MPPD degree, you must complete a minimum of 15 additional didactic credits and select at least one focus area (General Dietetics, Entrepreneurial Leadership in Dietetics, or Medical Nutrition Therapy). Your program of study, curriculum, and the timeframe for completion will depend on your selected focus area(s). Click on the focus area of interest to learn about the curriculum and course descriptions.