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Dietetics, M.S.
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Program Overview

The Master’s of Science and Dietetic Internship at Marshall University is housed within the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the College of Health Professions. The Department strives to deliver the highest quality dietetics education utilizing all available resources to meet the needs of dietetics professionals in this rural region. The dietetic internship is a combined program with the Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. To complete dietetic internship requirements, students are required to complete 36 hours of graduate credit.

The Marshall University Dietetic Internship faculty are fully committed to giving you the support and mentorship you need to be a confident entry-level RDN. The welcoming team, accelerated nature of this 1-year MS/DI program, and competitive tuition are some of the many reasons to consider this program.

The Dietetic Internship’s mission is to develop successful, entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who are able to promote optimal nutrition and health to individuals, groups, and communities by providing a variety of nutrition experiences in urban and rural areas. The Internship is a post-baccalaureate program providing students with the supervised practice experience required for eligibility to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). For a more detailed description of the requirements for becoming a RDN, visit here.

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Dietetics M.S.

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Program Highlights

Road to RDN

Marshall’s MS/DI is a post-baccalaureate program providing students with the supervised practice experience and coursework required for eligibility to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Practical Prep

The dietetics internship provides practical, hands-on experience in various settings —preparing you to practice in the real world.

Accreditation

The dietetics internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Featured Courses

DTS 672 - Diabetes & Nutrition Management
In-depth investigation of diabetes mellitus, including disease state, types, diagnosis and treatment options, medications to treat, exercise, complications, and medical nutrition therapy and counseling strategies.
DTS 671 - Sports Nutrition
An in-depth investigation of sports nutrition, with emphasis on nutrient functions and their roles in physical activity as well as nutrition counseling strategies for athletes.
DTS 508 - Nutrition Cardiac Disease
A look at Nutrition and how it affects cardiac diseases.
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Career Opportunities

Employment of dietitians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2032. Dietitians specialize in food and nutrition in a variety of settings. They assess nutritional needs, provide education, plan food and nutrition programs, and promote healthy eating habits recommending dietary modifications.

  • Clinical Dietician
  • Community Dietician
  • Research Dietician
  • Sports Dietician
  • School Nutrition Directors
  • • Specialty care dietitians (diabetes, renal, pediatrics, etc)