Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 55 Credits
See "Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship"
Degree Requirements
Required Major Credits - 26 hours
| FND 530 | Nutrition Assessment and Intervention Methods | 3 |
| FND 551 | Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Macronutrients | 3 |
| FND 553 | Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Micronutrients | 3 |
| FND 570 | Nutrition Counseling Methods | 3 |
| FND 610 | Nutrition Communication | 3 |
| FND 620 | Current Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics | 3 |
| FND 652 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| FND 686 | Dietetics Capstone | 5 |
Select one of the following courses:
| RCS 610 | Interpretation and Evaluation of Behavioral Research | 3 |
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
Elective Credits (in consultation with advisor) - 6 hours
| CH 509 | Behavior Change Theories | 3 |
| CH 525 | Contemporary Issues in School Health | 3 |
| CH 530 | Strategies for Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| CH 533 | Physical Activity Interventions in the Community | 3 |
| CH 535 | Effective Community Health Engagement | 3 |
| CH 610 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| CH 620 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| CH 635 | Policy, Advocacy, Leadership & Management in Community Health | 3 |
| FND 520 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| FND 555 | Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance | 3 |
| PSY 530 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 540 | Theories and Principles of Learning | 3 |
Additional electives may be selected with advisor approval before taking the course.
Supervised Practice Practicum - 20 hours
| FND 592 | Dietetics Supervised Practice | 1-10 |
Notes:
The Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606 (331-889-0040, ext. 5400). With successful completion of the Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship, the graduate is eligible to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Students are required to complete a five credit capstone course during the last semester of the program.
Potential applicants are required to submit an application to Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS) and register with the D & D Digital Matching site in addition to submitting an application to the Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado. Admission to the Graduate School does not guarantee admission into the Dietetics graduate program.
Successful completion of a comprehensive exam within FND 686, Dietetics Capstone, is required to complete the Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship.