This course is designed to prepare you for the dietetic internship portion of your MSDI program. Course Objectives: Produce a resume to be sent to prospective preceptors, recognize which professionals can serve as preceptors for the program, and develop a rotation schedule to be used during your dietetic internship.
Identify relevant current topics, evaluate and critically appraise the literature, and effectively synthesize evidence-based communications utilizing oral, written, and visual skills.
Individualized investigation about a specific nutrition/dietetics topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Advanced study of pre-conception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and child nutrition including nutrient requirements, mealtime behaviors, and common nutrition related conditions incorporating evidence-based research in maternal and child nutrition.
Broad examination of the relationships between various agricultural and production methods and strategies for producing food, their impact on the environment, economy and equity (health). Students will learn how personal decisions and those of registered dietitians connect to the broader social and global issues surrounding food, the environment, and health.
Advanced study of the socioecological framework, examining multi-factorial levels of influence on food choices, dietary intake, public policy and health outcomes and how these are inter-related to public health nutrition.
Provide an overview of the roles that nutrient selection, metabolism and timing play in supporting and improving human physical performance. Course includes thorough review of current literature in Sports Nutrition.
Study of clinical pediatric nutrition related to diseases and illnesses that affect children from birth through 18 years of age. Students will analyze, critique, and discuss current topics in evidence-based literature and on the news.
Capstone course provides students the opportunity to complete an in-depth study of an area of evidence-based research/practice, write a comprehensive paper and present the project results. S/U or letter graded.