Something big happened today. The Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management program at Teachers College Columbia University started! This is the first program of its kind in the country (if not the world).
It all started in 2005, when two nurses discussed the idea of starting a program that would provide a more professional path to the certified diabetes educator. Six years later, many proposals written and approved, curriculum developed, hoops jumped through, and here we are. Nine nurses and two registered dietitians (one is also a nurse) are starting their journey to an advanced degree in Diabetes Education and Management. This group of students is dedicated to improving the lives of those who live with diabetes and enhancing the role of the diabetes educator, by shaping the future of diabetes education.
The Diabetes Education and Management Program is a 36-credit Master of Science, and it is offered entirely online. Our first group of students represent nine different states, and may only step foot on the campus of Columbia University for graduation!
This is an exciting day in the diabetes education world. Please spread the word!