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 into this program will take 2 academic semesters of graduate coursework on Eastern's campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once the student completes the on-campus coursework, he/she will move 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.
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Timeline |
MSND: DI Program |
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Interns accepted in October (application deadline of Sept 25) and March (app deadline of Feb 15) |
Spring: 16-18 Fall: 7-9 |
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Eligible applicants |
Graduate of an accredited DPD program who meet Graduate School admission criteria. |
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Program Emphasis |
Nutrition Education |
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Program location |
EIU’s campus in Charleston and affiliated internship locations around the greater Central/Eastern Illinois area |
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EIU Graduate credits required |
33 (thesis/non-thesis) |
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Hours of Supervised practice |
1200 |
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Anticipated time for completion |
18 months |
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Schedule for completion |
Year 1: 2 semesters of graduate course work Year 2: Supervised practice in one of the following 3 start months: May – December September – April January – August |
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Upon completion of the MSND: DI Option program, the student earns |
DI verification statement and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: DI verification statements are provided 3 times per year – January, June, September |
FCS 5150 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
FCS 5153 - Nutrition Education Throughout the Life Cycle (on campus SP, online FA)
FCS 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
FCS 5155 - Principles of Nutrition Education & Behavior (on campus FA, online SP)
FCS 5156 - Nutrition Services Management Credits (on campus FA, online SP)
FCS 5600 - Research Methodologies in Nutrition & Dietetics (on campus SP, online FA)
FCS 5981 - Dietetic Internship
FCS 5982 - Dietetic Internship
FCS 5983 - Dietetic Internship
FCS 5984 - Dietetic Internship
Electives 3 semester hours selected from this Suggested Elective List
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