This degree program offers the Dietetic Internship that is necessary to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Degree-seeking students who match with EIU's Dietetic Internship through D & D Digital and who are admitted, will take 2 academic semesters of graduate coursework. Once the student completes the coursework, he/she will relocate to the location of his/her dietetic internship. The dietetic internship is granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-5400.
Our program focus is nutrition education. What does that mean? Our program provides emphasis on building and delivering evidence based nutrition communication strategies, whether that happens in a hospital room, outpatient office, a public health facility, a private practice, a food service establishment, a public school, an athletic training facility, or any number of other places Registered Dietitian find themselves engaged. Our program will provide you ample experience in clinical settings to prepare you for your clinical career if that is your desired path. However, if you have other plans, a foundation in evidence based nutrition education and communication will be a valuable asset, no matter where you find yourself after graduation. So, join us for a well-balanced approach to preparing you for your future.
Timeline | MSND: DI Program |
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Interns accepted in Fall and Spring DICAS cycles. Deadlines in Oct and Feb, respectively. | Spring: 16-18 Fall: 7-9 |
Eligible applicants | Graduates of an accredited DPD program who meet EIU Graduate School admission criteria. |
Program Emphasis | Nutrition Education |
Program location | Charleston, IL |
EIU Graduate credits required | 36 |
Hours of Supervised practice | 1200 |
Anticipated time for completion | 18-24 months |
Schedule for completion | Year 1: 2 semesters of graduate course work online OR in person Year 2: Supervised practice |
Upon completion of the MSND: DI Option program, the student earns | DI verification statement and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. |
The CCK policy states that the MSND student must successfully complete the systematic review as presented in Systematic Reviews in Nutrition and Dietetics (NTR 5610) as determined by this rubric.
NTR 5150 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
NTR 5151 - Nutrition in Public Health
NTR 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
NTR 5155 - Nutrition Education, Behavior, and Communication
NTR 5156 - Leadership Development in Nutrition and Dietetics
NTR 5600 - Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
NTR 5610 - Systematic Reviews in Nutrition and Dietetics
NTR 5981 - Dietetic Internship
NTR 5982 - Dietetic Internship
NTR 5983 - Dietetic Internship
NTR 5984 - Dietetic Internship
Options include:
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