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Combined MS Nutrition/Dietetic Internship
Our Mission
Prepare caring and competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who collaborate with other health professionals through coursework and a supervised practice experience that exceeds the performance standards of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
The ISU Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) Program provides a combined graduate degree and supervised experience in clinical, community, and administrative dietetics. After completion of a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised practice and required graduate coursework, as well as the fulfillment of other program requirements, MS/DI graduates are eligible to receive a verification statement and take the national registration exam for dietitians.
The ISU MS/DI is fully accredited through 12/31/2026.
Idaho State University’s Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 | (312) 899-0040 ext 5400 | http://www.eatright.org.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requires a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the ACEND.
