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Courses

The program offers fully online coursework.

All MHS-Nutrition concentration students complete a total of 33 credit hours for degree completion within a 22-month timeframe. The course sequence for dietetic interns begins with 1 year (2 semesters) of distance offered MHS core courses and advanced level (500-600 level) nutrition courses; Supervised Practice/Supervised Experiential Learning (SP/SEL) begins the third semester in the summer and continues through fall and spring of year two.

For students with a prior master鈥檚 degree, 9 credits of required course work include Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (ND 637) and the two-semester sequence, Health Sciences Practicum I and II (MSH 683 and MHS 684, respectively) in addition to the DI practicum courses focused on SP/SEL. These students complete the program over 12 months, starting in the summer semester and continuing through the following fall and spring semesters.

Practicum

All practicum work settings are in the United States and are located where the student is located.

Interns are required to locate their own preferred Supervised Practice (SP) sites and preceptors. The program does provide some assistance in obtaining sites and preceptors.

The DI Director facilitates this process to ensure that interns are able to complete SP experiences on schedule, with the goal of ensuring timely completion of the DI program.

星空传媒 has over 2,500 affiliation agreements in place with sites around the county, with a thoughtfully designed process for building affiliations with new potential sites. All precepting sites must have an active affiliation agreement in place with 星空传媒 prior to accepting interns.

SP rotations and didactic classes are designed to provide a minimum of 1,088 SP hours and meet the ACEND Knowledge Competencies for the Registered Dietitian. The 星空传媒 Dietetic Internship includes three SP rotations. These practicum courses can be completed in any sequence. The clinical practicum constitutes the bulk of the intern鈥檚 SP at a minimum of 512 contact hours. The community and administrative practicums are a minimum of 288 contact hours each. In addition to the SP experiences and related evaluations by preceptors, there are corresponding Canvas electronic learning platforms designed for the aforementioned courses.

DI graduates are qualified to take the national Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Technological competence and skills needed for this 星空传媒 distance program:

• Equipment requirements:
• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with video/audio capabilities and ability to install needed apps
• Access to a phone
• Access to a printer or scanner
• Competency in use of Office 365 software: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

 

Goal 1:

Graduates will become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists and begin practicing in the field of nutrition and/or wellness.

Objective 1.1:  At least 75% of program graduates who respond to the alumni survey will indicate that they were prepared to apply the evidenced-based practice guidelines in practice.
 
Objective 1.2:  At least 80% of program graduates complete program/degree requirements within 36 months (150% of the program length).
 
Objective 1.3: 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
 
Objective 1.4: The program鈥檚 one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
 
Objective 1.5: Of graduates who seek employment, 75% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

Goal 2:

1. Complete a minimum of a master's degree granted by a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency or foreign equivalent, and coursework through an .
2. Complete required supervised practice/experience through an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, Graduate Program, or an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway offered through an ACEND-accredited program.
3. Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For more information regarding the examination, refer to .
4. Meet requirements to practice in your state. Many states have regulatory laws (i.e. licensure) for food and nutrition practitioners. All states accept the RDN credential for state licensure purposes. Search for state-level licensure guidance at the .
5. Stay up-to-date in dietetics through continuing education. After successfully passing the national exam and earning the credential, RDNs maintain ongoing professional development in order to stay up to date on the latest research, recommendations and best practices

Steps 1 and 2 must be completed at an ACEND accredited institution.

Completing 星空传媒鈥檚 accredited Dietetic Internship and 星空传媒鈥檚 Master鈥檚 degree in Health Sciences will address steps 1 and 2.

This Verification Statement signifies completion of the second step toward the RDN credential and will prepare you for the national registration exam (step 3).

The intern will receive a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement in-person or via mail within 2 weeks following successful completion of the MHS- Nutrition concentration.

Application requirements for the Dietetic Internship through DICAS 

Please note that DICAS minimum standards exceed 星空传媒 MHS standards.

 - Dietetic Internship application submission via Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services ()

 - Official transcript(s) for all schools attended

 - Minimum DPD GPA of 3.2

 - A resume

 - Personal statement

 - Listing and description of volunteer and/or paid experience in nutrition and dietetics

 - Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or DPD Verification Statement

Admission requirements for 星空传媒鈥檚 MHS Program: 

 - Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all upper-level undergraduate course work

 - 3 letters of recommendation from instructors or employers who are able to judge aptitude for graduate study

 - Personal Statement

Admission requirements for 星空传媒鈥檚 DI Program for applicants with a master鈥檚 degree: 

 - Master鈥檚 degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution

 - Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited DPD

 - 3 letters of recommendation from instructors or employers who are able to judge aptitude for graduate study

 - Personal Statement

Verification Statement Requirements: 

Verification Statement: An original, completed verification form obtained from your DPD director, which states that you have completed all ACEND庐-required coursework.

This is different from the form you sent in with your DI application packet. We require an original copy. Your original verification statement must be on file prior to beginning the program. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

Students enrolled in the DI Program may be eligible for financial aid. See the link to learn more about Tuition and Funding for graduate students.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Application opens during the Fall semester, and the deadline for submitting the scholarship application online is in early Spring semester. Students also must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 1 each year in order to be considered for need-based scholarships.

How much does the 星空传媒 dietetic internship cost?

Tuition rates are reviewed and set annually by the North Carolina legislature. The University reserves the right to alter any charges without prior notice. See the 星空传媒 Tuition and Fees site for detailed information about all tuition and fees. See 星空传媒 Distance Education and Fees for a summary of distance learning costs by credit hour.

Financial assistance and scholarships for MHS-Nutrition students

Various financial sources, such as grants and loans are available to qualified graduate students in the DI Program.

To become eligible, an application for financial assistance can be obtained by visiting the 星空传媒 Financial Aid website or by contacting the 星空传媒 Financial Aid Office in Room 230 of the Robinson Administration Building, telephone 828-227-7290. Financial aid recipients are expected to comply with the guidelines established by each specific granting or loaning agency.

Pass all courses with a 鈥淏鈥� or better

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in order to graduate

Complete all competencies/Learning Outcomes for DIs

Complete all assignments

Work all assigned supervised practice hours

Turn in all evaluation forms

The intern must complete all program and self-assessments with the DI Director.

The intern must demonstrate no misconduct, academic or non-academic, and must perform ethically in accordance with the values of the Academy and .

The intern will receive a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement in-person or via mail within 2 weeks following successful completion of the MHS- Nutrition concentration.

Dietetic Internship Preceptors:

CPEU Credit for Preceptors:

RDN/RD and NDTR/DTR preceptors can earn up to 3 CPEUs per year, or up to 15 CPEUs per 5-yer reporting period for their service.

 - See the Commission of Dietetic Registration site, , for information about this CPEU opportunity.

 - To earn this credit: complete the and email to the DI Director for their signature.

 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers a free . Earn 8 CPEUs as you learn more about the nuances of precepting and mentoring students.