Auburn University – Morrison MSDI Program
MHC DI has partnered with Auburn University to allow interns to enroll in a fully online, 33-credit-hour, Master of Science in Nutrition: Online Non-Thesis Option. The program allows students to pursue an experience in an environment that matches a regular face-to-face program. Lecture videos and other course material are posted online, assignments can be completed at home and exams can be taken in a proctored environment where the student is located. Students also can interact with other students and faculty through online Discussion boards. The online Master of Nutrition program (Distance education option) is a non-thesis degree that offers advanced training in human nutritional sciences for new and experienced professionals in nutrition. It prepares students at an advanced level and provides graduates with advanced knowledge, expanded skills, lifelong learning, and professional leadership to pursue various career options, including nutrition and health programs, consulting, and business.
Admission and Application Requirements:
The curriculum requires 33 credit hours of coursework, which includes 5 credit hours of non-thesis research. Students can select electives emphasizing Nutrition Science, Clinical Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, or Community Nutrition. Refer to the Auburn University website for full application details.
The admission requirements for Auburn University are as follows:
- Submit official transcripts and official graduate record examination (GRE) scores. These should be submitted to the Graduate School, 106 Hargis Hall, Auburn University, AL 56849. USA
- Plan to submit 3 letters of reference
- Submit a copy of your resume and statement of purpose
- Applicants need to have taken the following courses at the undergraduate level:
- Tw semesters of inorganic/general chemistry (with labs)
- One semester f organic chemistry (lab not required)
- One semester f general biology (with lab)
- Tw semesters of anatomy and physiology (with labs)
- One semester f a basic nutrition course, and
- Ideally but nt required, one semester of biochemistry
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the Auburn University application portal
Tentative Plan of Study:
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Semester or Term
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Summer 1
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 33)
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10 units (19 of 33)
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10 units (29 of 33)
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5 units (34 of 33)
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MS Courses
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NTRI 7050 (2 units)
NTRI 7850 (1 unit)
ERMA 7300 (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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NTRI 7500 (3 units)
NTRI 7530 (4 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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NTRI 7510 (3 units)
NTRI 7520 (4 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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NTRI 7980 (5 units)
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate MS: Aug
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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*Electives courses are varied and are offered that can be tailored to the interests of the graduate student.
* Students who need financial assistance may apply for student loans through the Auburn University Financial Aid office. Students must be enrolled in at least five semester hours to qualify for financial aid. Scholarships are available for on-campus students only.
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Program Costs:
Total distance learning fee per credit hour is $533 (Tuition: $450 per credit hour + Fees: $83/credit hour) regardless of the student’s geographic location. Therefore, the cost of a 3-credit course is $1,599 or $17,589 for the entire program. Program requires an application fee of $60 for domestic students, Graduation fees of $25 (register for UNIV7AA0 graduating semester), and a clearing Graduation fee $450, as needed (if you are not registered for any course the semester you wish to graduate). These costs are subject to change each year with the approval of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. View estimated cost of attendance here. Please note that all fees are subject to change.
MS Coursework Requirements
Unit Requirements:
- NTRI 7050 Methods of Research
- NTRI 7500 Minerals
- NTRI 7510 Vitamins
- NTRI 7520 Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism
- NTRI 7530 Human Nutrient Metabolism
- NTRI 7850 Research Seminar
- NTRI 7980 Non-thesis Research
- ERMA 7300 Design and Analysis
Emphasis: Community Nutrition:
- ADED 7600: Nature of Adult Education
- ADED 7640: Workforce Education
- ADED 7620: Concepts, Programs, and Resources in Adult Education
- CTCT 7010: Youth Program Development
- EDLD 8400: Ethics for Leaders
Emphasis: Nutrition Science:
- NTRI 7930: Advanced Independent Study
- NTRI 7960: Special Problems
- FSC 6150: Food Laws and Regulations
- CHEN 6800: Biomedical Engineering
Emphasis: Sports Nutrition:
- KINE 7400: Advanced Anatomical Principles
- KINE 7410: Advanced Anatomical Principles Lab
Emphasis: Clinical Nutrition:
- NTRI 7930: Advanced Independent Study
- NTRI 7960: Special Problems
Graduate Student Handbook
Nutritional Sciences Graduate Handbook (auburn.edu)
Contact Information
Auburn University
Dr. Ramesh Jeganathan
Graduate Program Director
NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
Nicholls State University – Morrison MSDI Program
MHC DI has formed a partnership with Nicholls State University to give interns the chance to enroll in a fully online, 36-credit-hour Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Program. The non-thesis degree offers students an environment that is flexible enough for students to complete the internship program and a graduate degree simultaneously. Course materials are posted online and can be completed at home. Assignments include video presentations, case studies, and writing assignments. Students also can interact with other students and faculty through online discussion forums.
Admission and Application Requirements:
The curriculum requires 36 credit hours of coursework, which includes 6 credit hours of non-thesis research and other core courses such as Leadership Theories, Leadership in Clinical Nutrition, Food Systems Management, and Public Policy and Advocacy in Dietetics.
The admission requirements for Nicholls State University are as follows:
- Admission to the University and to Graduate Studies
- Admission requirements into the master’s program include acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program or the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and a DPD Verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship Program, or confirmation of registered dietitian credentials.
- Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 2.8
- Conditional admissions with the approval of the program admissions committee.
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the Nicholls State University application portal
Tentative Plan of Study:
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Semester or Term
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Summer 1
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer 2
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Units
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12 units (12 of 36)
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9 units (21 of 36)
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9 units (30 of 36)
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6 units (36 of 36)
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MS Courses
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DIET 501 (3 units)
DIET 502 (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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DIET 503 (3 units)
DIET 505 (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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DIET 504 (3 units)
DIET 506 (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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*Elective (3 units)
*Elective (3 units)
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate MS: Aug
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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*Electives courses are varied and are offered that can be tailored to the interests of the graduate student.
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Program Costs:
Tuition is $444 per credit hour including fees. Our MS Program students do not pay out-of-state tuition. Therefore, the cost of the entire program is approximately $16,000. The Graduate School requires an application fee of $30. These costs are subject to change each year with the approval of the Louisiana State Legislature. View estimated cost of attendance here. Please note that all fees are subject to change.
MS Coursework Requirements
Unit Requirements:
- DIET 501 Leadership Theories
- DIET 502 Leadership in Clinical Nutrition
- DIET 503 Food Systems Management
- DIET 504 Public Policy and Advocacy in Dietetics
- DIET 506 Research ll
Electives Offered (18 hours of elective courses):
- AHSC 500 Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare
- DIET 510 Advanced Counseling and Education Theories
- DIET 511 Nutrition in the Older Adult
- DIET 512 Nutrition Entrepreneurship
- DIET 513 Current Topics in Advanced Nutrition (repeatable for credit if topic differs)
Contact Information
Nicholls State University
Dr. Sherry Foret
Director of Dietetic Graduate Studies
Sherry.foret@nicholls.edu
985-448-4732
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
706-372-4917
MHC DI has partnered with Texas Tech University to allow interns to enroll in a fully online, 30-credit-hour, Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. The TTU online master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics stands out for its practice-based and work-centered design. The degree allows flexibility for interns to complete the degree at their pace and provides courses that increase the necessary knowledge and skills utilized in nutrition and dietetics practice areas. This distance learning focus will increase the necessary knowledge and skills needed in nutrition and dietetics practice areas such as: maternal healthy, geriatrics, nutrition support, diabetes, pediatrics, nutrition/exercise/sport, obesity management, and eating disorders.
Admission and Application Requirements:
Students will need to complete 30 credit hours (9 hours of core courses and 21 hours of electives) to complete the degree. Up to 6 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit may be applied to the degree. Refer to the TTU website for full application details.
The admission requirements for TTU are as follows:
- No GRE requirement
- Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
- Make sure to choose the MS in the Nutrition and Dietetics program (not the MS in Nutritional Sciences)
- Select the correct admission term
- Include:
- Unfficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (official transcripts will be required within your first semester of classes)
- Resume
- Cntact information for two individuals to write a letter of recommendation
- One f the following: DPD Verification Statement or CDR card
- Applicatin, required documents, and application fee submitted through the TTU applicatin prtal
Tentative Plan of Study:
Option 1 (18 months): Summer Start (June), TTU Application Deadline – April 15
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Semester or Term
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Summer 1
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer 2
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Fall 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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3 units (12 of 30)
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3 units (15 of 30)
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6 units (21 of 30)
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9 units (30 of 30)
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MS Courses
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Core Course*
Core Course*
Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Core Course*
Elective
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Elective
Elective
Exit Exams
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate MS: December
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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*Core Courses must be completed prior to your final semester.
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Option 2 (18 months): Spring Start (Jan), TTU Application Deadline – November 15
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Semester or Term
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Spring 1
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Summer 1
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Fall
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Spring 2
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Summer 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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3 units (12 of 30)
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3 units (15 of 30)
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6 units (21 of 30)
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9 units (30 of 30)
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MS Courses
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Core Course*
Core Course*
Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Core Course*
Elective
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Elective
Elective
Elective
Exit Exams
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate MS: December
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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*Core Courses must be completed prior to your final semester.
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Program Costs:
All students receive in-state tuition and financial aid is available for students who qualify. Tuition and fees are $15,000.
MS Coursework Requirements
Unit Requirements:
- *NS 5330 Intro to Nutrition Research
- *NS 5346 Clinical Applications: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
- *NS 5347 Clinical Applications: Vitamins and Minerals
- NS 5333 Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurship
- NS 5335 Issues in Sports Nutrition
- NS 5338 Bariatric Nutrition
- NS 5339 Nutrition for Eating Disorders
- NS 5340 Pediatric Nutrition
- NS 5341 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Diseases
- NS 5342 Biostatistics in Nutrition
- NS 5343 Diabetes and Nutrition Management
- NS 5344 Nutrition and Geriatrics
- NS 5349 Nutrition and Kidney Disease
- NS 5355 Culinary Medicine
- NS 6318 Maternal and Child Nutrition
- NS 6318 Maternal & Child Nutrition
- NS 6325 Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports
- NS 6330 Nutritional Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
- NS 6335 Motivating Health Behavior: Coaching Theory and Application
- NS 6360 Issues in Nutrition: Food Security
- NS 6365 Obesity Management for the Clinical Practitioner
- NS 6375 Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
*Required Core Courses
Leading dietitians, clinicians and experts in the field develop and teach our classes. This allows each student to receive up to date information and practice standards that are currently being utilized in specific dietetics career areas.
Students can choose to include concentration in their program with no additional coursework. To include concentration, students must take 9 hours of core courses, 9 hours of concentration-specific courses, and 12 hours of electives. Program completion time is dependent upon how many hours each student takes each semester.
Nutrition and Healthy Weight:
Weight management concentration is designed to develop skills and an understanding of the cultural, environmental, psychosocial, physical, and economic factors associated with obesity and weight management. This concentration will enhance students’ ability to work with individuals to develop successful strategies for weight management.
Nutrition and Sports:
The sports nutrition concentration is designed for people who seek to provide sports nutrition information to athletes and physically active individuals. Concepts include designing and implementing nutrition programs, interpreting research in sports nutrition, counseling athletes, evaluation supplements and ergogenic aids, and working with special athlete populations.
Nutrition in the Lifecycle:
This concentration is designed to provide a critical examination of behavioral, physiological and public health issues impacting dietary and nutritional factors that support normal growth and development through the lifecycle.
Contact Information
Texas Tech University Department of Nutritional Services
Dr. Allison Childress PhD, RDN, LD, CSSD
Director of Graduate Online Programs
Allison.childress@ttu.edu
806-834-6371
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
706-372-4917
University of Arizona – Morrison MSDI Program
MHC DI has formed a partnership with The University of Arizona (UArizona) to give interns the chance to enroll in fully online, 30-credit-hour, Professional Science Master's in Applied Nutrition: Nutrition and Wellness (PSMNW). The program allows students to pursue their master's degree while completing their dietetic internship. MHC DI guarantees acceptance into the internship if students have a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) verification statement, have completed the DICAS application for Fall MHC DI placement (see Application Steps below), are enrolled in the fully online PSMNW program, and have completed at least 9 units of PSMNW coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students who successfully complete the MHC DI and the PSMNW graduate program are awarded the verification statement from MHC DI and are eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians (RDN credential).
Admission and Application Requirements:
There are two scheduled options for students enrolled in the PSMNW-MHC DI experience. Students must complete 30 units of PSMNW coursework as listed. Refer to the PSMNW website for full application details.
The admission requirements for UArizona are as follows:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or similar field from an accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Prerequisite coursework (typically obtained through bachelor’s degree)
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the UArizona application portal by/before the posted deadline (March 15 for June start, June 15 for August start, October 15 for January start)
Tentative Plan of Study:
Option 1 (15 months): Summer Start (June), PSMNW Application Deadline – March 15
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Semester or Term
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Summer 1
(June-August)
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Fall 1
(August-December)
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Spring 1
(January-May)
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Summer 2
(June-August)
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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10 units (19 of 30)
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6 units (25 of 30)
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5 units (30 of 30)
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PSMNW
Courses
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NSC 509** (3 units): Jun-Jul
NSC 519** (3 units): Jul-Aug
NSC 562** (3 units): Jun-Aug Note: These 3 courses are only offered summer session
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NSC 535** (3 units): Aug-Dec
NSC 597** (1 unit): Aug-Dec
Electives** (3-6 units): Varies Note: Students are advised to enroll in 6 elective units if their schedules permit
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NSC 698A** (3 units): Jan-Mar
NSC 698B** (3 units): Mar-May
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Electives**(5 units):
Varies
Graduate: August
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate PSMW: Aug Receive MHC DI verification statement
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* Elective options are many and varied; most courses are 3 units, but units may range from 1 to 4. Summer may offer fewer elective options than fall and spring semesters. See next page for brief list of nutrition-related elective-course options (11 units ELECTIVES)
* Financial Aid: Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units per term/semester to qualify for federal financial aid. ** Required core and capstone courses (12 units CORE, 7 units CAPSTONE)
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Option 2 (17 months): Spring Start (January), PSMNW Application Deadline – October 15
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Semester or Term
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Spring 1
(January-May)
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Summer 1
(June-August)
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Fall 1
(August-December)
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Spring 2
(January-May)
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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9 units (18 of 30)
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6 units (24 of 30)
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6 units (30 of 30)
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PSMNW
Courses
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NSC 535** (3 units)
: Jan-May
Electives** (6 units)
: Varies Note: Students are advised to enroll in 6 elective units if their schedules permit
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NSC 509** (3 units): Jun-Jul
NSC 519** (3 units): Jul-Aug
NSC 562** (3 units): Jun-Aug Note: These 3 courses are only offered summer session
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NSC 597 ** (1 unit): Aug-Oct Electives (5 units): Varies
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NSC 698A** (3 units):
Jan-Mar
NSC 698B** (3 units
Mar-May
Graduate: May
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
Graduate PSMNW: May Receive MHC DI verification statement
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* Financial Aid: Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units per term/semester to qualify for federal financial aid. ** Required core and capstone courses (12 units CORE, 7 units CAPSTONE)
* Elective options are many and varied; most courses are 3 units, but units may range from 1 to 4. Summer may offer fewer elective options than fall and spring semesters. See next page for brief list of nutrition-related elective-course options (11 units ELECTIVES)
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Program Costs:
PSMNW tuition is $650 per unit, plus fees (refer to the Tuition Estimator Tool). Note: To quality for financial aid for this degree, students must be enrolled for at least 5 units per term/semester.
PSMNW Coursework Requirements
Unit Requirements:
- TOTAL: 30 minimum units (some students may have more units due to unit variations among elective courses)
- SPECIFIED CORE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 12 units (4 courses)
- SPECIFIED CAPSTONE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 7 units (3 courses) ELECTIVES: 11 units (typically 4 courses)
Orientation:
All newly admitted PSMNW students must attend the PSMNW orientation before their first term in the program starts. Dates/details are shared with new students soon after they have accepted their admissions offer from the UArizona Graduate College.
PSMNW Requirements:
The following are course descriptions for the required CORE (12 units) and CAPSTONE (7 units) courses. Students must also complete 11 units of elective courses (details below).
CORE Courses (12 units):
NSC 509 Advanced Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (3 units)
Offered: Summer only, 5 week-1 (June-July)
This class will review the multi-facets of macronutrient metabolism and application to the prevention and development of common chronic diseases. The clinical applications of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities will also be reviewed. Metabolic alterations associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases will be discussed. The application of evidence-based guidelines and research for nutritional interventions will be discussed through weekly readings and assignments.
NSC 519 Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences (3 units)
Offered: Summer only, 5-week-2 (July-August)
This course will advance understanding of research design, methods, and research findings, and advances in nutritional science research for selected chronic diseases. Course Prerequisites: NSC 509
NSC 562 Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Nutrition Education and Counseling (3 units)
Offered: Summer only, 10 weeks (June-August)
Students will learn and implement inclusive best practices in nutrition education and counseling to serve diverse audiences in preparation for supervised experiential learning in food, nutrition, and healthcare settings. This course will touch on various theories and best practices in culturally responsive education, counseling, leadership, and communication to help students demonstrate the professional competency required for dietetics professionals by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students will complete the course with a deeper understanding of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics and practice applications that align with the core values of customer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, and diversity, including the influence of personal identities and biases on practitioner interactions. Students will complete written and oral deliverables, including self-assessments, reflections, case studies, and targeted education materials. Students will also begin the process of developing their professional digital portfolios. Course Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the PSMNW program.
NSC 535 Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3 units)
Offered: Fall, Spring (August-December or January-May)
This course will review the nutrition care process and the application of nutrition science principles in the selection of the appropriate medical nutrition therapies related to gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, diabetes mellitus, neurological impairment, renal disease, wound healing, and critical illness. The role that integrative medicine may play will also be reviewed. A case-based approach will be used to foster analytical and critical thinking skills related to designing nutrition prescriptions and interventions and redesigning nutrition care plans related to monitoring and evaluation. This course will cover disease prevention and management utilizing lifestyle and nutrition therapies including oral diet and nutrition support. Recommended Course Prerequisites: NSC 509, NSC 519.
Capstone Courses (7 units):
NSC 597 Capstone Prep Workshop (1 unit)
Offered: Fall, Spring, 7-week-1 (August-October or January-March)
The Capstone Workshop course is designed to help students: identify potential sites for their capstone courses, develop talking points when discussing the capstone with potential sites, obtain the required affiliation requirements with their site, build knowledge of research requirements through completion of CITI trainings and further develop presentation and writing skills.
NSC 698A: Capstone/Final Project I (3 units)
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, 7-week-1 (August-October, January-March, May-June)
Capstone/Final Project I consist of 135 hours of practical professional training with a sponsoring agency/facility. Students will conduct a needs assessment and propose a topic for the final project to be completed in NSC 698B. Students will write a progress report which will be presented to the class. Alternative grades S/P/F. Course Prerequisite: NSC 597
NSC 698B: Capstone/Final Project II (3 units)
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, 7-week-2 (October-December, March-May, July-August)
Capstone/Final Project II consists of 135 hours of practical professional training with a sponsoring agency/facility that culminates the Professional Science master’s program and produces a final project. Students will develop a final report on the project objectives, methods, and outcomes. The project will be presented to the class in presentation form, and a poster will also be produced. Alternative grades S/P/F. Course Prerequisite: NSC 698A
Electives (11 UNITS):
Students must complete 11 units of electives. The following is a brief list of possible nutrition-related elective courses. Students may enroll in online non-nutrition elective courses that align with their professional goals. The program provides enrolled students with a comprehensive list of possibilities.
- NSC 512 The Body Positive Concept & You (3 units)
- NSC 522 Weight Inclusive Approach to Counseling (3 units)
- NSC 532 Exploring Eating Disorders & Body Image (3 units)
- NSC 540 Nutrition Interventions (3 units)
- NSC 545 Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (3 units)
- NSC 558 Advanced Foodservice Management (3 units)
- NSC 570 Agriculture and Food Literacy for Nutrition and Health Professionals (3 units)
- NSC 575 Nutrigenomics for the Study of Disease Prevention and Intervention (3 units)
- Other Arizona Online courses can be used for elective courses with the program director’s approval.
Contact Information
University of Arizona PSMNW Program
Peggy Rupert, MA, MPH, RDN
Graduate Program Coordinator
NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
The University of Alabama – Morrison MSDI Program
MHC DI has partnered with The University of Alabama to allow interns to enroll in a fully online, 30-credit-hour, Master of Science in Human Nutrition. The program allows students to pursue a combined master’s degree and dietetic internship simultaneously for a clinically focused dietetic internship. Students who successfully complete the internship and the graduate program will be awarded the verification statement from MHC for the student to be eligible to sit for the Examination of Registered Dietitians (RD).
Admission and Application Requirements:
Students will complete a total of 30 hours of graduate coursework in a variety of advanced, nutrition topics and may choose a concentration from one of the following: 1) Generalist Track (no concentration), 2) Community Concentration, or 3) Clinical Concentration. Required one coursework and elective options will differ by track/concentration. Refer to the University of Alabama website for full application details.
The admission requirements for The University of Alabama are as follows:
- No GRE requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Completion of undergraduate DPD program or certain science and nutrition prerequisite courses
- Statement purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- Official cpies would be required upon acceptance
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Please let individuals knw that you will need these letters in addition to those submitted to DICAS
- Language scores* (non-native English speakers)
- Select the Summer Term
- Choose a concentration; if none is chosen, it will default to the generalist track
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the University of Alabama application portal
Tentative Plan of Study:
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Semester or Term
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Summer 1
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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6 units (15 of 30)
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6 units (21 of 30)
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9 units (30 of 30)
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MS Courses
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NHM 566 (3 units)
NHM 587 (3 units)
NHM 572 (3 units)
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NHM 585 (3 units)
NHM 567 (3 units)
Or
NHM 588 (3 units)
POPH 522 (3 units
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NHM 585 (3 units)
NHM 567 (3 units)
Or
NHM 588 (3 units)
POPH 522 (3 units)
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NHM 509 (3 units)
NHM 573 (3 units)
NHM 597 (3 units)
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
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Complete MHC DI: May
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Graduate MS: Aug
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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Program Costs:
UA waives out-of-state fees for distance learners, brining UA’s tuition to $440/graduate credit hour = $13,200 (plus variable college and/or course fees).
MS Coursework Requirements
Generalist Track:
Required Units:
- NHM 509 Research Methods in Nutrition
- NHM 572 Metabolism of Energy Nutrients
- NHM 573 Advanced Vitamins and Minerals
- POPH 522 Biostatistics
- Four electives (one course must be designated as NHM)
Choose one of the following:
- NHM 530 Advanced Nutrition Counseling
- NHM 555 Maternal and Infant Nutrition
- NHM 567 Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill
Choose of the following:
- NHM 597 Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course
- NHM 598 Non-Thesis Research
- NHM 599 Thesis Research
Community Concentration:
Required Units:
- NHM 509 Research Methods in Nutrition
- NHM 550 Community Nutrition l
- NHM 551 Community Nutrition ll
- NHM 555 Maternal and Infant Nutrition
- NHM 556 Child and Adolescent Nutrition
- NHM 625 Nutritional Epidemiology
- POPH 522 Biostatistics
- One elective
Choose of the following:
- NHM 557 Childhood Obesity
- NHM 558 Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
Choose of the following:
- NHM 597 Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course
- NHM 598 Non-Thesis Research
- NHM 599 Thesis Research
Clinical Concentration:
Required Units:
- NHM 509 Research Methods in Nutrition
- NHM 567 Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill
- NHM 568 Nutrition for the Older Adult
- NHM 572 Metabolism of Energy Nutrients
- NHM 573 Advanced Vitamins and Minerals
- POPH 522 Biostatistics
- Two electives
Choose one of the following:
- NHM 558 Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
- NHM 585 Clinical Nutrition Management
Choose one of the following:
- NHM 597 Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course
- NHM 598 Non-Thesis Research
- NHM 599 Thesis Research
Contact Information
The University of Alabama
Dr. Tiffany Hylton, PhD, RDN, LD
Human Nutrition Master’s Program Director
tmhylton@ches.ua.edu
205-348-6973
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
706-372-4917
The University of Tennessee Martin – Morrison MSDI Program
MHC DI has partnered with The University of Tennessee Martin to allow interns to enroll in a fully online, 30-credit-hour, Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences dietetics concentration. The program allows students to pursue a combined master’s degree and dietetic internship simultaneously for a clinically focused dietetic internship. Students who successfully complete the internship and the graduate program will be awarded the verification statement from MHC for the student to be eligible to sit for the Examination of Registered Dietitians (RD).
Admission and Applications Requirements:
Students will complete a total of 30 hours of graduate coursework in a variety of relevant nutrition topics. Year 1 consists solely of online courses (9 hours Fall, 9 hours Spring, and 6 hours Summer). Year 2 consists of additional online courses (6 hours Fall), while concurrently beginning internship rotations with Morrison Healthcare. Students graduate from UT Martin in December with an MS in Family and Consumer Sciences and then transfer to Morrison’s full supervision to finish internship rotations and receive the verification statement. Refer to the UT website for full application details.
The admission requirements for UT Martin are as follows:
- Complete DICAS before applying to UT Martin
- No GRE requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Application deadline for Fall 2024: July 23, 2025
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the UT application portal
Tentative Plan of Study:
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Semester or Term
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Fall 1
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Spring 1
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Summer
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Fall 2
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Spring 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 30)
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9 units (18 of 30)
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6 units (24 of 30)
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6 units (30 of 30)
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MS Courses
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NUTR 614
NUTR 706
FSMG 711
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NUTR 700
NUTR 755
FCS 791
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NUTR 705
EDEV 710
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Elective
Or
Capstone
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
Graduate MS: December
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Complete MHC DI: May
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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Program Costs:
The Morrison partnership Scholarship automatically waives out-of-state fees, brining UT Martin tuition to $644/credit = $19,320.
MS Coursework Requirements
Unit Requirements:
- NUTR 614 Sports Nutrition
- NUTR 700 Vitamins
- NUTR 705 Maternal and Child Nutrition
- NUTR 706 Advanced Nutrition Principles in Renal Disease
- NUTR 755 Nutrition for Autism, ADHD and other Intellectual and Development Disabilities
- FSMG 711 Administration of Food and Nutrition Services
- FCS 791 Research Methods
Contact Information
UT Martin
Brian Carroll, MS, RDN
Dietetic Internship Director/Graduate Coordinator
Bcarro18@utm.edu
731-881-7102
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
706-372-4917
Stony Brook University – Morrison MSDI Program6
MHC DI has partnered with Stony Brook University to allow interns to enroll in a fully online, 36-credit-hour, Master of Science in Nutrition. Students in this program are concurrently enrolled in the clinically focused dietetic internship with MHC and the graduate degree in nutrition at Stony Brook University. The graduate program has concentrations in Advanced Nutrition Therapy & Critical Care and Integrative Nutrition. Students who successfully complete both the graduate program and dietetic internship will be awarded a MS in Nutrition degree from SBU and a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement from MHC and be eligible to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians (RD Exam).
Admission and Application Requirements:
All graduate courses are fully online and asynchronous, and students will complete the curriculum plan in 17 months. Year 1 consists solely of online courses (9 credits in Fall, 9 credits in Spring, and 3 credits in Summer). Year 2 consists of additional online courses (6 credits in Fall), while concurrently beginning internship rotations with Morrison Healthcare. Completion of dietetic internship rotations allow students to challenge out of 2 courses (6 credits).
Students graduate from Stony Brook University in December of their 2nd year with a Master of Science in Nutrition, and then focus solely on completing the remaining Morrison’s internship rotations to earn the Dietetic Internship Verification Statement. Internship rotations are arranged through Morrison Healthcare and are available across the United States. Refer to Stony Brook University’s website for full application details.
The admission requirements for Stony Brook University are as follows:
- DPD Verification Statement
- Earned Baccalaureate Degree with GPA > 3.0
- Complete DICAS
- GREs not required
- Application deadline for Fall 2024: July 1, 2024
- Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the SBU portal
Tentative Plan of Study:
Option 1 (17 months): Advanced Nutrition Therapy & Critical Care Concentration
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Semester or Term
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Fall 1
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Spring 1
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Summer
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Fall 2
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Spring 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 36)
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9 units (18 of 36)
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3 units (21 of 36)
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*(6 units + 6 challenge cr of 36)
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MS Courses
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HFN 513
HFN 515
HFN 570
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HFN 516
HFN 575
HFN 520
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HFN 541
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HFN 542
HFN 580
**HFN 583
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
Graduate MS: December
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Complete MHC DI: May
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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**HFN 578 and HFN 583 are courses that students challenge utilizing dietetic internship assignments and documented associated competencies met during rotations.
*Students pay a challenge free (~ $150 per course) only. This takes place once the relevant rotations are completed.
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Option 2 (17 months): Integrative Nutrition Therapy Concentration
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Semester or Term
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Fall 1
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Spring 1
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Summer
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Fall 2
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Spring 2
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Units
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9 units (9 of 36)
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9 units (18 of 36)
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3 units (21 of 36)
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6 units (+ 6 challenge cr of 36)
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MS Courses
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HFN 512
HFN 515
HFN 570
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HFN 514
HFN 575
HFN 520
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HFN 551
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HFN 552
HFN 580
**HFN 78
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MHC DI
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Begin MHC DI: September
Graduate MS: December
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Complete MHC DI: May
Receive MHC DI verification statement
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**HFN 578 and HFN 583 are courses that students challenge utilizing dietetic internship assignments and documented associated competencies met during rotations.
*Students pay a challenge free (~ $150 per course) only. This takes place once the relevant rotations are completed.
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Program Costs:
NYS residents pay instate tuition, while out-of-state residents will pay a reduced online, out-of-state- rate. Stony Brook University tuition rates can be found here.
MS Coursework Requirements
Advanced Nutrition Therapy & Critical Care Concentration:
- HFN 512 Macronutrients & Metabolic Regulation
- HFN 515 Advanced Nutrition in Clinical Practice l
- HFN 516 Advanced Nutrition in Clinical Practice ll
- HFN 520 Advanced Communication & Counseling
- HFN 541 Critical Care & Nutrition Support
- HFN 542 Advanced Pediatric and Neonatal Support
- HFN 570 Statistics
- HFN 575 Research Methods in Nutrition
- HFN 578 Application of Nutrition Research Literature
- HFN 580 Practical Applications
- HFN 583 Professional Application in Nutrition Care
Electives:
Based on course selected and semester it is offered, credit load for one semester will increase by 3 credits. Students Choose ONLY ONE of the following:
- Fall Offerings:
- HFN 502 Cntemporary Issues in the Global Food System
- HFN 505 Current Tpics: Maternal & Child Nutrition
- Spring Offerings:
- HFN 514 Micrnutrients & Functional Nutrition
- HFN 528 Public Health Nutritin
- HFN 535 Sprts Nutrition & Wellness
- Summer Offerings:
- HFN 510 Issues & Trends in Nutritin
- HFN 530 Nutritin Management & Leadership
Integrative Nutrition Therapy Concentration:
- HFN 512 Macronutrients & Metabolic Regulation
- HFN 514 Micronutrients & Functional Nutrition
- HFN 515 Advanced Nutrition in Clinical Practice l
- HFN 520 Advanced Communication & Counseling
- HFN 551 Evidence-Based Concepts in Integrative Nutrition
- HFN 552 Case-Based Approaches to Integrative Nutrition Therapy
- HFN 570 Statistics
- HFN 575 Research Methods in Nutrition
- HFN 578 Application of Nutrition Research Literature
- HFN 580 Practical Applications
- HFN 583 Professional Application in Nutrition Care
Electives:
Based on course selected and semester it is offered, credit load for one semester will increase by 3 credits. Students Choose ONLY ONE of the following:
- Fall Offerings:
- HFN 502 Cntemporary Issues in the Global Food System
- HFN 505 Current Tpics: Maternal & Child Nutrition
- Spring Offerings:
- HFN 516 Advanced Nutritin in Clinical Practice ll
- HFN 528 Public Health Nutritin – Concepts & Strategies
- HFN 535 Sprts Nutrition & Wellness
- Summer Offerings:
- HFN 510 Issues & Trends in Nutritin
- HFN 530 Nutritin Management & Leadership
Contact Information
Stony Brook University
Leah Holbrook
Associate Director, Graduate Nutrition Program
Leah.holbrook@stonybrookmedicine.edu
631-444-9204
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
Sunitha Zechariah PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
706-372-4917
MSDI Pathway Partners OVERVIEW
Thank you for your interest in the MHC DI’s MSDI Pathway Partners. This pathway is available for applicants who want to pursue their graduate degree concurrently while completing the dietetic internship.
The internship partners and coordinates with our MSDI Pathway Partners to allow students to enroll in a fully online graduate degree program while concurrently completing the dietetic internship. Students may select any one of our partners or may choose another university of their own choice. The internship and graduate degree are designed to be completed within 18 months. Depending on the university, students can enroll between 6 and 9 units per semester to provide foundational knowledge for the program. Students must complete at least 6 credit hours before the start of the internship.
Note: Applications for the Fall 2025 Internship will open on August 5, 2024, and the application deadline for November decisions will be October 15, 2024, and March decisions will be February 15, 2024. All Compass/Morrison Employees and Priority Partner students are encouraged to utilize the November decision timeline for early decisions and admittance to our internship Application Process.
The student must apply to both programs at the same time for collaborative admission. Students enrolled in MSDI Partner programs with Auburn, Nicholls, Stony Brook, University of Arizona, and University of Tennessee Martin will automatically become eligible to participate in the MHC DI program. Students should indicate the university partnership and participation in the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship in their DICAS application. Select the option “DI w/ online MS degree’ on the Morrison Healthcare DI supplemental application.
For UA or TTU admission, programs will work together to review and notify the student’s acceptance.
Choose your university:
Per the CDR 2024 Graduate Degree Requirement, after January 1, 2024, dietetic interns must complete all requirements of the dietetic internship and complete a graduate program to receive a DI verification statement and to be eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians. We cannot accept interns who do not already have and are not planning to obtain a master’s degree.
Information about our DI Only Pathway can be found here. This pathway is for individuals with a master's degree or enrolled in a graduate program.
Questions? Our program director is happy to answer any questions you have and can support you throughout the application process. Please send any questions to Dr. Sunitha Zechariah, Program Director at sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com
