Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship

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Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship Experience

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION: ONLINE NON-THESIS OPTION

Students enrolled in the online MS program experience an environment that matches a regular face-to-face program. Lecture videos and other course material are posted online, assignments can be completed at home and exams can be taken in a proctored environment where the student is located. Students also have the opportunity to interact with other students and faculty through online Discussion boards. The curriculum requires 33 credit hours of coursework, which includes 5 credit hours of non-thesis research. The online Master of Nutrition program (Distance education option) is a non-thesis degree that offers advanced training in human nutritional sciences for new and experienced professionals in nutrition. It prepares students at an advanced level and provides graduates with advanced knowledge, expanded skills, lifelong learning, and professional leadership to pursue a wide range of career options including nutrition and health programs, consulting, and business.

Program Costs

Total distance learning fee per credit hour is $533 (Tuition: $450 per credit hour + Fees: $83/credit hour) regardless of the student’s geographic location. Therefore, the cost of a 3-credit course is $1,599 or $17,589 for the entire program. Program requires an application fee of $60 for domestic students, Graduation fees of $25 (register for UNIV7AA0 graduating semester), and a clearing Graduation fee $450, as needed (if you are not registered for any course the semester you wish to graduate). These costs are subject to change each year with the approval of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. View estimated cost of attendance here. Please note that all fees are subject to change

Tentative Plan of Study

SUMMER 1	HRS	FALL 1	HRS	SPRING 1	HRS
NTRI 7050 Methods of Research	2	NTRI 7500 Minerals	3	NTRI 7510 Vitamins	3
NTRI 7850 Research Seminar	1	NTRI 7530 Human Nutrient Metabolism	4	NTRI 7520 Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism	4
ERMA 7300 Design and Analysis	3	Elective	3	Elective	3
Elective	3	Total	10	Total	10
Total	9			Complete course credit check and apply for graduation
SUMMER 2	HRS	CONTACT INFORMATION	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NTRI 7980 Non-thesis Research	5	Dr. Ramesh Jeganathan Graduate Program Director Phone: (334) 844-3840 Email: jeganrb@auburn.edu	https://humsci.auburn.edu/nsgrad/admissions.php Complete and submit an online application form www.grad.auburn.edu Pay the application fee Submit official transcripts and official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. These should be submitted to the Graduate School, 106 Hargis Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849. USA Make arrangements to submit 3 letters of reference Submit a copy of your resume and statement of purpose To be considered for the Graduate program in nutrition, applicants need to have taken the following courses at the undergraduate level: Two semesters of inorganic/general chemistry (with labs) One semester of organic chemistry (lab not required) One semester of general biology (with lab) Two semesters of anatomy and physiology (with labs) One semester of a basic nutrition course, and Ideally but not required, one semester of biochemistry
DI Verification Statement upon completion of all program requirements
Total	5

Electives offered

A variety of courses are offered that can be tailored to the interests of the graduate student.

Emphasis: Community Nutrition:

ADED 7600: Nature of Adult Education
ADED 7640: Workforce Education
ADED 7620: Concepts, Programs, and Resources in Adult Education
CTCT 7010: Youth Program Development
EDLD 8400: Ethics for Leaders

Emphasis: Nutrition Science:

NTRI 7930: Advanced Independent Study
NTRI 7960: Special Problems
FSC 6150: Food Laws and Regulations
CHEN 6800: Biomedical Engineering

Emphasis: Sports Nutrition:

KINE 7400: Advanced Anatomical Principles
KINE 7410: Advanced Anatomical Principles Lab

Emphasis: Clinical Nutrition:

NTRI 7930: Advanced Independent Study
NTRI 7960: Special Problems

Graduate Student Handbook

https://humsci.auburn.edu/nsgrad/files/nsgrad_handbook.pdf

Contact:

Dr. Ramesh Jeganathan

Graduate Program Director

Phone: (334) 844-3840

Email: jeganrb@auburn.edu

Nicholls State University- Morrison MSDI Program

Format

The online Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership program (Distance education) is a 100% online, non-thesis degree that offers advanced training in clinical nutrition and leadership. Students enrolled in our online MS program experience an environment that is flexible enough for students to complete the internship program and a graduate degree simultaneously. Course materials are posted online and can be completed at home. Assignments include, but are not limited to, video presentations, case studies, and writing assignments. Students also have the opportunity to interact with other students and faculty through online discussion forums. The curriculum requires 36 credit hours of coursework, which includes 6 credit hours of non-thesis research and other core courses such as Leadership Theories, Leadership in Clinical Nutrition, Food Systems Management, and Public Policy and Advocacy in Dietetics. We also offer a variety of electives listed below.

Plan of Study (18 hours of core courses)

	SUMMER I	FALL	SPRING	SUMMER II
	12	9	9	6
Nicholls State University Online MS	DIET 501 Leadership Theories (3)	DIET 503 Food Systems Management (3)	DIET 504 Public Policy and Advocacy in Dietetics (3)	Elective (3)
	DIET 502 Leadership in Clinical Nutrition (3)	DIET 505 Research I (3)	DIET 506 Research II (3)	Elective (3)
	Elective (3)	Elective (3)	Elective (3)
	Elective (3)
MHC Internship	Students will need to be in good standing at Nicholls and must provide first semester transcript to be accepted into internship No separate interview required, and acceptance is guaranteed through this exclusive MSDI partnership	Start MHC Internship (4 days a week) while continuing with the degree	Continue MHC Internship (4 days a week) and complete	Graduate from Nicholls with MS degree and verification statement will be issued

Electives Offered (18 hours of elective courses)

AHSC 500. Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare.

DIET 510. Advanced Counseling and Education Theories.

DIET 511. Nutrition in the Older Adult.

DIET 512. Nutrition Entrepreneurship.

DIET 513. Current Topics in Advanced Nutrition. (repeatable for credit if topic differs)

Admission Requirements

Admission to the University and to Graduate Studies
Bachelor’s degree and a DPD Verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship Program, or confirmation of registered dietitian credentials.
Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 2.8
Conditional admissions with the approval of the program admissions committee.

Program Costs

Tuition is $444 per credit hour including fees. Our MS Program students do not pay out-of-state tuition. Therefore, the cost of the entire program is approximately $16,000. The Graduate School requires an application fee of $30. These costs are subject to change each year with

the approval of the Louisiana State Legislature. View estimated cost of attendance here. Please note that all fees are subject to change.

Contact Information

Nicholls State University

Dr. Sherry Foret

Director of Dietetic Graduate Studies

Phone: (985) 448-4732

Email: sherry.foret@nicholls.edu

Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship

Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN LD CNSC FAND

sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com

706-372-4917

Program Director, MHC

Dietetic Internship

Complete your MS in Nutrition and Dietetics with Texas Tech University

The Morrison internship has established an affiliation with Texas Tech University to provide interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 30 credit-hour Master of Science program in Nutrition and Dietetics. The TTU online Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics stands out for its practice-based and work-centered design. The degree is 100% online and asynchronous which allows flexibility for interns to complete the degree at their pace and provides courses that increase the necessary knowledge and skills utilized in nutrition and dietetics practice areas.

Current courses include:

*NS 5330: Intro to Nutrition Research
*NS 5346: Clinical Applications: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
*NS 5347: Clinical Applications: Vitamins and Minerals
NS 5333: Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurship
NS 5335: Issues in Sports Nutrition
NS 5337: Nutrition Support
NS 5338: Bariatric Nutrition
NS 5339: Nutrition for Eating Disorders
NS 5340: Pediatric Nutrition
NS 5341: Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Diseases
NS 5342: Biostatistics in Nutrition
NS 5343: Diabetes and Nutrition Management
NS 5344: Nutrition and Geriatrics
NS 5349: Nutrition and Kidney Disease
NS 5355: Culinary Medicine
NS 6318: Maternal & Child Nutrition
NS 6325: Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports
NS 6330: Nutritional Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
NS 6335: Motivating Health Behavior: Coaching Theory and Application
NS 6360: Issues in Nutrition: Food Security
NS 6365: Obesity Management for the Clinical Practitioner
NS 6375: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease

* Required Core Courses

Leading dietitians, clinicians and experts in the field develop and teach our classes. This allows each student to receive up to date information and practice standards that are currently being utilized in specific dietetics career areas.

Students can choose to include a concentration in their program with no additional course work. To include a concentration, students will be required to take the same 9 hours of core courses, 9 hours of concentration specific courses, and 12 hours of electives.

Nutrition and Healthy Weight
The weight management concentration is designed to develop skills and an understanding of the cultural, environmental, psychosocial, physical and economic factors associated with obesity and weight management. This concentration will enhance students' ability to work with individuals to develop successful strategies for weight management.
Nutrition and Sports
The sports nutrition concentration is designed for people who seek to provide sports nutrition information to athletes and physically active individuals. Concepts include designing and implementing nutrition programs, interpreting research in the field of sports nutrition, counseling athletes, evaluating supplements and ergogenic aids, and working with special athlete populations.

Nutrition in the Lifecycle
This concentration is designed to provide a critical examination of behavioral, physiological and public health issues impacting dietary and nutritional factors that support normal growth and development through the lifecycle.

Admission Information and Requirements

All students receive in-state tuition and financial aid is available for students who qualify.

Tuition and fees - $15,000.

Up to 6 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit may be applied to the degree. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ns/masters/online_masters.php and here https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ns/masters/online_masters_details.php.

If you are interested in pursuing your MS degree through Texas Tech University, while completing your dietetic internship, email Dr. Childress at allison.childress@ttu.edu to let her know of your interest. Then, be sure to complete your application to the Graduate School at Texas Tech University by April 15^th (summer start), July 15^th (fall start) or November 15^th (spring start). Please note the following when submitting your graduate school application:

No GRE requirement
Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
Make sure to choose the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program (not the MS in Nutritional Sciences)
Select the correct admission term
Include:
- - Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (official transcripts will be required within your first semester of classes)
  - Resume
  - Contact information for two individuals to write a letter of recommendation
  - One of the following: DPD Verification Statement, CDR card or your D&D Digital Match
Pay the application fee

Program completion time is dependent upon how many hours each student takes each semester. Students will need to complete 30 credit hours (9 hours of core courses and 21 hours of electives) to complete the degree. For a complete degree plan and course offerings visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ns/masters/docs/NTDT_MS_Non-Thesis_Sep2021.pdf.

Program Director:

Allison Childress PhD, RDN, CSSD, LD

Allison.childress@ttu.edu

806-834-6371

Associate Professor of Practice

Director of Graduate Online Programs

Clinical Dietitian

Department of Nutritional Sciences

Texas Tech University

Below are sample of coursework and internship timelines for Texas Tech University depending upon fall or spring match cycles:

Spring Match Sample Timeline

Summer

(June-early Aug)

Fall

(Aug-mid Dec)

Spring

(Jan-mid May)

Summer

(June-early Aug)

Fall

(Aug-mid Dec)

18 Month Completion

Core Course*
Core Course*
Elective

(9 hours)

Elective
Dietetic Internship

(3 hours)

Elective
Dietetic Internship

(3 hours)

Core Course*
Elective
Complete Internship

(6 hours)

Elective
Elective
Elective
Exit Exams
Verification Statement

(9 hours)

*Core Courses must be completed prior to your final semester.

Fall Match Sample Timeline

Spring

(Jan-mid May)

Summer

(June-early Aug)

Fall

(Aug-mid Dec)

Spring

(Jan-mid May)

Summer

(June-early Aug)

18 Month Completion

Core Course*
Core Course*
Elective

(9 hours)

Elective
Dietetic Internship

(3 hours)

Elective
Dietetic Internship

(3 hours)

Core Course*
Elective
Complete Internship

(6 hours)

Elective
Elective
Elective
Exit Exams
Verification Statement

(9 hours)

*Core Courses must be completed prior to your final semester.

Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship and

University of Arizona Professional Science Master’s Degree in Applied Nutrition—Nutrition and Wellness Partnership Program

This joint partnership between Morrison Healthcare (Morrison) Dietetic Internship program (MHDI) and the Online Professional Science Master’s in Applied Nutrition—Nutrition and Wellness program (PSMNW) at the University of Arizona (UArizona) offers students the opportunity to earn their master’s degree while completing their dietetic internship.

Students start the PSMNW in January or June and their MHDI in August. (See schedules below for more details.) Students who successfully complete the MHDI and the PSMNW graduate program are awarded the verification statement from MHDI and are eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians (RDN credential).

Eligibility and Admissions Requirements

Eligibility: Students who have a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) verification statement , have completed the spring DICAS application for fall MHDI placement (see Application Steps below), are enrolled in the fully online PSMNW program, and have completed at least 9 units of PSMNW coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

PSMNW Admissions Requirements: Refer to the PSMNW website for full details. Admissions requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or similar field from an accredited institution
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Prerequisite coursework (typically obtained through bachelor’s degree)
Application, required documents, and application fee submitted through the UArizona application portal by/before the posted deadline (March 15 for June start, June 15 for August start, October 15 for January start)

Application Steps:

DICAS APPLICATION: Complete the DICAS application for MHDI. Contact Sunitha Zechariah, MHDI Program Director (sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com) for questions about the DICAS application.

PSMNW APPLICATION: Complete the PSMNW application (instructions included on website). Contact the PSMNW program coordinator (NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu) for questions about the PSMNW application and admissions process.

Tuition and Fees

MHDI tuition: $2,500 deposit paid to MHDI program upon acceptance into PSMNW program; balance of $8,000 paid prior to start of fall MHDI rotations (after completion of at least nine (9) PSMNW course units with minimum 3.0 GPA). Contact Sunitha Zechariah (sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com) for questions about these payments.

PSMNW tuition: $650 per unit, plus fees (refer to the Tuition Estimator Tool ). Note: To qualify for financial aid for this degree, students must be enrolled for at least 5 units per term/semester.

MHDI Acceptance, Placement, and Verification Statement

Morrison guarantees acceptance into the MHDI program as long as the student is enrolled in the PSMNW program and has completed at least six (6) units with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Internships commence in the fall.

Morrison places students at a designated MHDI location for their supervised practice rotations and makes every effort to place students at locations that are convenient for the students. However, some students may need to relocate to complete their internship due to lack of MHDI sites in their vicinity.

Morrison provides the completion verification statement to students who successfully complete the MHDI and graduate from the PSMNW. This statement acknowledges that the student is eligible to sit for the RDN exam .

PSMNW Coursework Requirements

Unit Requirements:

TOTAL: 30 minimum units (some students may have more units due to unit variations among elective courses)
SPECIFIED CORE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 12 units (4 courses)
SPECIFIED CAPSTONE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 7 units (3 courses) ELECTIVES: 11 units (typically 4 courses)

After acceptance into the PSMNW, students have two enrollment options—see schedules next page:

SUMMER (JUNE) START (15 MONTHS): Summer/Fall/Spring/Summer schedule (graduate August) o PSMNW application deadline: March 15
SPRING (JANUARY) START (17 MONTHS): Spring/Summer/Fall/Spring schedule (graduate May) o PSMNW application deadline: October 15

Orientation

All newly admitted PSMNW students must attend the PSMNW orientation prior to the start of their first term in the program. Dates/details are shared with new students soon after they have accepted their admissions offer from the UArizona Graduate College.

Program Schedules

Following are the two schedule options for students enrolled in the PSMNW-MHDI experience. Students must complete 30 units of PSMNW coursework as listed. Admissions cycles: June admission application deadline is March 15; January admission application deadline is October 15. Refer to program website for details.

Course titles and descriptions appear on the next page.

Option 1 (15 months): Summer Start (June), PSMNW Application Deadline – March 15

Semester or Term	Summer 1 (June-August)	Fall 1 (August-December)	Spring 1 (January-May)	Summer 2 (June-August)
Units*	9 units (9 of 30)	10 units (19 of 30)	6 units (25 of 30)	5 units (30 of 30)
PSMNW Courses	NSC 509 (3 units): Jun-Jul NSC 519 (3 units): Jul-Aug NSC 562** (3 units): Jun-Aug Note: These 3 courses are only offered summer session	NSC 535 (3 units): Aug-Dec NSC 597 (1 unit): Aug-Dec Electives(3-6 units): Varies Note: Students are advised to enroll in 6 elective units if their schedules permit	NSC 698A (3 units): Jan-Mar NSC 698B (3 units): Mar-May	Electives(5 units): Varies Graduate: August
MHCDI		Begin MHCDI: August	Complete MHCDI: May	Graduate PSMW: Aug Receive MHCDI verification statement
* Financial Aid: Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units per term/semester to qualify for federal financial aid. ** Required core and capstone courses (12 units CORE, 7 units CAPSTONE) Elective options are many and varied; most courses are 3 units, but units may range from 1 to 4. Summer may offer fewer elective options than fall and spring semesters. See next page for brief list of nutrition-related elective-course options (11 units ELECTIVES)

Option 2 (17 months): Spring Start (January), PSMNW Application Deadline – October 15

Semester or Term	Spring 1 (January-May)	Summer 1 (June-August)	Fall 1 (August-December)	Spring 2 (January-May)
Units*	9 units (9 of 30)	9 units (18 of 30)	6 units (24 of 30)	6 units (30 of 30)
PSMNW Courses	NSC 535** (3 units): Jan-May Electives (6 units): Varies Note: Students are advised to enroll in 6 elective units if their schedules permit	NSC 509 (3 units): Jun-Jul NSC 519 (3 units): Jul-Aug NSC 562** (3 units): Jun-Aug Note: These 3 courses are only offered summer session	NSC 597 ** (1 unit): Aug-Oct Electives (5 units): Varies	NSC 698A (3 units): Jan-Mar NSC 698B (3 units): Mar-May Graduate: May
MHCDI			Begin MHCDI: August	Complete MHCDI: May Graduate PSMNW: May Receive MHCDI verification statement
* Financial Aid: Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units per term/semester to qualify for federal financial aid. ** Required core and capstone courses (12 units CORE, 7 units CAPSTONE) Elective options are many and varied; most courses are 3 units, but units may range from 1 to 4. Summer may offer fewer elective options than fall and spring semesters. See next page for brief list of nutrition-related elective-course options (11 units ELECTIVES)

PSMNW Required Courses

Following are course descriptions for the required CORE (12 units) and CAPSTONE (7 units) courses. Students must also complete 11 units of elective courses (details below).

CORE Courses (12 units)

NSC 509 Advanced Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (3 units)

Offered: Summer only, 5-week-1 (June-July)

This class will review the multi-facets of macronutrient metabolism and application to the prevention and development of common chronic diseases. The clinical applications of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities will also be reviewed. Metabolic alterations associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases will be discussed. The application of evidence-based guidelines and research for nutritional interventions will be discussed through weekly readings and assignments.

NSC 519 Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences (3 units)

Offered: Summer only, 5-week-2 (July-August)

This course will advance understanding of research design, methods, and implementation, interpretation of

research findings, and advances in nutrition science research for selected chronic diseases. Course Prerequisites: NSC 509

NSC 562 Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Nutrition Education and Counseling (3 units)

Offered: Summer only, 10 weeks (June-August)

Students will learn and implement inclusive best practices in nutrition education and counseling to serve diverse audiences in preparation for supervised experiential learning in food, nutrition, and healthcare settings. This course will touch on various theories and best practices in culturally responsive education, counseling, leadership, and communication to help students demonstrate the professional competency required for dietetics professionals by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students will complete the course with a deeper understanding of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics and practice applications that align with the core values of customer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, and diversity, including the influence of personal identities and biases on practitioner interactions. Students will complete written and oral deliverables, including selfassessments, reflections, case studies, and targeted education materials. Students will also begin the process of developing their professional digital portfolios. Course Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the PSMNW program.

NSC 535 Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3 units)

Offered: Fall, Spring (August-December or January-May)

This course will review the nutrition care process and the application of nutrition science principles in the selection of the appropriate medical nutrition therapies related to gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, diabetes mellitus, neurological impairment, renal disease, wound healing, and critical illness. The role that integrative medicine may play will also be reviewed. A case-based approach will be utilized to foster analytical and critical thinking skills related to designing nutrition prescriptions and interventions as well as redesigning nutrition care plans related to monitoring and evaluation. This course will cover disease prevention and management utilizing lifestyle and nutrition therapies including oral diet and nutrition support. Recommended Course Prerequisites: NSC 509, NSC 519.

CAPSTONE Courses (7 units)

NSC 597 Capstone Prep Workshop (1 unit)

Offered: Fall, Spring, 7-week-1 (August-October or January-March)

The Capstone Workshop course is designed to help students: identify potential sites for their capstone courses, develop talking points when discussing the capstone with potential sites, obtain the required affiliation requirements with their site, build knowledge of research requirements through completion of CITI trainings and further develop presentation and writing skills.

NSC 698A: Capstone/Final Project I (3 units)

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, 7-week-1 (August-October, January-March, May-June)

Capstone/Final Project I consists of 135 hours of practical professional training with a sponsoring agency/facility. Students will conduct a needs assessment and propose a topic for final project to be completed in NSC 698B. Students will write a progress report which will be presented to the class. Alternative grades S/P/F. Course Prerequisite: NSC 597

NSC 698B: Capstone/Final Project II (3 units)

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, 7-week-2 (October-December, March-May, July-August)

Capstone/Final Project II consists of 135 hours of practical professional training with a sponsoring agency/facility that culminates the Professional Science Master's program and produces a final project. Students will develop a final report on the project objectives, methods, and outcomes. The project will be presented to the class in a presentation form, and a poster will also be produced. Alternative grades S/P/F. Course Prerequisite: NSC 698A

Electives (11 units)

Students must complete 11 units of electives. Following is a brief list of possible nutrition-related elective courses. Students may enroll in online non-nutrition elective courses that align with their professional goals. The program provides enrolled students with a comprehensive list of possibilities.

NSC 512 The Body Positive Concept & You (3 units)

NSC 522 Weight Inclusive Approach to Counseling (3 units)

NSC 532 Exploring Eating Disorders & Body Image (3 units)

NSC 540 Nutrition Interventions (3 units)

NSC 545 Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (3 units)

NSC 558 Advanced Foodservice Management (3 units)

NSC 570 Agriculture and Food Literacy for Nutrition and Health Professionals (3 units)

NSC 575 Nutrigenomics for the Study of Disease Prevention and Intervention (3 units)

Other Arizona Online courses can be used for elective courses with program director’s approval.

Contacts

MORRISON HEALTHCARE DIETETIC INTERNSHIP

Sunitha Zechariah, PhD RDN LD CNSC FAND Dietetic Internship Program Director

sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com

UNIV OF ARIZONA PSMNW PROGRAM

Peggy Rupert, MA MPH RDN

Graduate Program Coordinator

NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu

The University of Alabama – Morrison MSDI Program

A combined master’s degree and dietetic internship is now offered jointly with The University of Alabama (UA) and Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. Students in this program are simultaneously enrolled in and complete all the requirements for a clinically focused dietetic internship with Morrison Healthcare while pursuing their graduate degree online through UA. Students who successfully complete the internship and the graduate program will be awarded the verification statement from MHC for the student to be eligible to sit for the Examination of Registered Dietitians (RD).

Format

All courses are fully online and asynchronous. Students will complete a total of 30 hours of graduate coursework in a variety of advanced, nutrition topics. Students start with 3 online courses (9 credit hours) with UA in Summer 1. In Fall 1, students take 2 online courses (6 credit hours) and begin their internship rotations with Morrison Healthcare. Year 2 continues with 2 online courses (6 credit hours) and the completion of rotations in Spring 2. Students complete UA’s MS program with 3 online courses (9 credit hours) in Summer 2.

In August (year 2), students graduate from UA with an MS in Human Nutrition and receive the verification statement. Internship rotations are arranged through Morrison Healthcare and are available across the United States.

UA Semester	Summer 1 (late May-early Aug)	Fall 1 (mid Aug-early Dec)	Spring 1 (early Jan-early May)	Summer 2 (late May-early Aug)
UA Credit Hours	9	6	6	9
UA MS Courses	NHM 566 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition NHM 587 - Integrated Food Systems Management NHM 572 - Metabolism of Energy Nutrients	NHM 585 - Clinical Nutrition Management NHM 567 - Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill OR NHM 588 - Advanced Food Service Systems Management POPH 522 - Biostatistics	NHM 585 - Clinical Nutrition Management NHM 567 - Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill OR NHM 588 - Advanced Food Service Systems Management POPH 522 - Biostatistics	NHM 509 - Research Methods NHM 573 - Advanced Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism NHM 597 - MS Capstone Course Graduate with MS in Human Nutrition from UA
MHC Internship		Start MHC Internship (4 days a week) while continuing with the degree	Continue from MHC Internship (4 days a week)	MHC-UA students will receive their verification statement upon completion of their MS degree

UA Admissions Requirements

No GRE requirement
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completion of undergraduate DPD program or certain science and nutrition prerequisite courses
Application deadline for Summer 2025: TBD
Complete online application for Summer 2025 and submit the following application elements: https://graduate.ua.edu/prospective-students/apply-now/
- Applicatin fee payment
- Statement f purpose
  - You will find the required information here: https://slate.ua.edu/portal/programs?tab=program_details
- Unfficial transcripts
  - Official copies would be required upon acceptance
- 3 letters f recommendation
  - Please let individuals know that you will need these letters in addition to those submitted to DICAS
- Language scres* (non-native English speakers)
- Select the Summer Term
- D not choose a concentration so that it will default to the generalist track

Tuition

UA tuition: UA waives out-of- state fees for distance learners, bringing UA’s tuition to $440/graduate credit hour = $13,200 (plus variable college and/or course fees).

Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship tuition: Deposit to hold spot: $2500, paid on acceptance into the MSFCS program; remainder tuition fee of $8000, paid prior to rotations beginning in second fall.

Contact Information

Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN LD CNSC FAND

sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com

706-372-4917

Program Director, MHC Dietetic Internship

Tiffany Hylton, PhD, RDN, LD

tmhylton@ches.ua.edu

205-348-6973

Human Nutrition Master’s Program Director

The University of Alabama

Choose your university:

UT Martin – Morrison MSDI Program

A combined master’s degree and dietetic internship is now offered jointly with the University of Tennessee at Martin and Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. Students in this program are simultaneously enrolled in and complete all the requirements for a clinically focused dietetic internship with Morrison Healthcare while pursuing their graduate degree online through UT Martin. Students who successfully complete the internship and the graduate program will be awarded the verification statement from MHC for the student to be eligible to sit for the Examination of Registered Dietitians (RD).

Format

All courses are fully online and asynchronous, and students will complete a total of 30 hours of coursework in a variety of relevant nutrition topics. Year 1 consists solely of online courses (9 hours Fall, 9 hours Spring, and 6 hours Summer). Year 2 consists of additional online courses (6 hours Fall), while concurrently beginning internship rotations with Morrison Healthcare. Students graduate from UT Martin in December with an MS in Family and Consumer Sciences and then transfer to Morrison’s full supervision to finish internship rotations and receive the verification statement. Internship rotations are arranged through Morrison Healthcare and are available across the United States.

Semester	Fall 1 (Aug-mid Dec)	Spring 1 (Jan-mid May)	Summer 1 (June- Aug)	Fall 2 (Aug-mid Dec)	Spring 2 (Jan-Mid April)
Credit Hours	9	9	6	6
UT Martin Graduate Program Online (FCS)	NUTR 614 Sports Nutrition NUTR 706 Advanced Nutrition Principles in Renal Disease	NUTR 700 Vitamins NUTR 755 Nutrition for Autism, ADHD and other Intellectual	NUTR 705 Maternal & Child Nutrition EDEV 710 Educational Statistics	UT Martin Elective Coursework Or Capstone Project
	3. FSMG 711 Administratio n of Food and Nutrition Services	and Developme ntal Disabilities 3. FCS 791 Research Methods		Graduate by December
MHC Internship			Students will need to be in good standing at UT Martin and must provide first year transcript to be accepted into internship. No separate interview required, and acceptance is guaranteed through this exclusive MSDI partnership	Start MHC Internship (4 days a week) while continuing with the degree	Continue with MHC Internship (4 days a week) MHC-UT Martin students will receive their verification statement upon completion of their MS degree

Admissions Requirements

Complete DICAS before applying to UT Martin
No GRE requirement
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Application deadline for Fall 2024: July 23, 2024
Apply through UTM Grad Studies (MSFCS – General Concentration) https://www.utm.edu/academics/ majors-and-programs/msfcs-general

Tuition

UT Martin tuition: The Morrison Partnership Scholarship automatically waives out-ofstate fees, bringing UT Martin tuition to $644/credit = $19,320.
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship tuition: Deposit to hold spot: $2500, paid on acceptance into the MSFCS program; remainder tuition fee of $8000, paid prior to rotations beginning in second fall.

Contact Information

Sunitha Zechariah, PhD, RDN LD CNSC FAND sunithazechariah@iammorrison.com

706-372-4917

Program Director, MHC

Dietetic Internship

Brian Carroll MS, RDN bcarro18@utm.edu 731-881-7102

Dietetic Internship Director/

Graduate Coordinator, UT Martin