EIU Master of Science Nutrition & Dietetics

About the MSND programs

MS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Internship Option (MSND- DI)

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 that can be completed online and/or on Eastern's beautiful campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once the student completes the 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.

MS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Education Option (MSND- NE)

The MSND: Nutrition Education Option (NE) focuses on educating and empowering individuals, families, and communities on making healthier food choices. Those graduate students admitted into this program will take 3-4 semester of graduate coursework on Eastern's campus in Charleston, Illinois or completely online. 

This option:

• does not include the Dietetic Internship
• is designed to provide a graduate degree for RDNs, those who wish to not earn the RDN credential, international students, and secondary education FCS teachers.
• may be completed completely online.