MS-DI

Close to finishing your Bachelor’s degree and you are seeking the best way to achieve both a Master’s degree and a Dietetic Internship?

Working on your Master’s degree and are seeking to transfer to finish your MS degree and a Dietetic Internship?

You are in the right place! The RSC MS-DI is for those who have completed or are close to completing their Bachelor’s degree and have a DPD verification statement. This program offers several track options to complete a 42-credit Master’s in Applied Nutrition alongside an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship Program. 

Interns will earn a DI verification statement upon successful completion of this program and will be eligible to register for the Registration Exam for Registered Dietitians.

RSC offers several track options to fit your personal needs. All tracks offer a 42-credit Masters degree in Applied Nutrition combined with three practicum  courses totaling 1,000 hours of supervised experience in a variety of settings including clinical, food service management and community. The options include: 

The MS-DI Traditional Full-time track offers a 42-credit Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition combined with the Dietetic Internship that is complete within 5 semesters. Interns would complete 6-9 credits per semester. During the 3 practicum courses (supervised practice), full-time interns are required to complete 40 hours of supervised practice per week.

MS-DI Traditional Full-time Track Schedule

View an example of the MS-DI Traditional full-time  practicum schedule here.

The MS-DI Traditional Part-time track offers a 42-credit Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition combined with the Dietetic Internship that is complete within 7 semesters. Interns would complete a maximum of 6 credits per semester. During the 3 practicum courses (supervised practice), part-time interns are required to complete 24 hours of supervised practice per week.

MS-DI Traditional Part-time Track Schedule

View an example of the MS-DI Traditional Part-time practicum schedule here.

The MS-DI Accelerated track offers a 42-credit Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition combined with the Dietetic Internship that is complete within 4 semesters. Interns would complete 9-12 credits per semester. During the 3 practicum courses (supervised practice), full-time interns are required to complete 40 hours of supervised practice per week.

MS-DI Accelerated Track Schedule

View an example of the MS-DI Accelerated practicum schedule here.

Those who complete the program will receive a DI Verification Statement and a Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition.

Beginning on January 1, 2024 a minimum requirement of a master’s degree is required to take the registration examination for dietitians. Upon successful completion of the RSC MS-DI program candidates will be eligible to register for the registration examination for dietitians. For more information, please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s website.

Full-time interns are in practicum for 40 hours/week (excluding holidays and allotted time between practicum rotations). These hours do not include lunch break.

MS-DI Traditional Full-time interns are expected to complete the program within the standard 21 months. However, when extenuating circumstances arise, the intern may be granted up to 32 months to complete the program.

MS-DI Accelerated Interns are expected to complete the program within the standard 16 months. However, when extenuating circumstances arise, the intern may be granted up to 24 months to complete the program.

Part-time interns complete 24 hours/week of practicum (excluding holidays and allotted time between practicum rotations). These hours do not include lunch break.

MS-DI Traditional Part-time interns are expected to complete the program within a 28 month timeframe. However, when extenuating circumstances arise, the intern may be granted up to 42 months to complete the program. 

Part-time positions have been approved by ACEND. Part-time schedules can vary and interns must work closely with the Dietetic Internship program director and coordinator for scheduling and registration requirements.

To earn a DI verification statement, completion requirements include:

The following materials will also be completed during the last week of the DI: 

Practicum Placements 

Onsite: All rotations are appointed by the Dietetic Internship program director and coordinator. Interns are provided a preference survey upon acceptance into the program. The Dietetic Internship program coordinator works diligently to schedule and secure all onsite interns placements and great effort goes into matching placements with intern preferences. Interns will receive placement roughly a month prior to the start of the program.

Interns are assigned to a variety of facilities and transportation to and from each site is the responsibility of each intern. The director and coordinator will make every effort to arrange placements within close proximity to where the intern will be residing throughout the program, however, there are times when up to one-hour of travel may be required.

Remote: All rotations must be secured by the remote applicant upon application to the program. Form more information about remote placements, review: https://www.sage.edu/academics/schools/health-sciences/nutrition-programs/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-distance-track/