Dietetic Internship Master of Science
The Dietetic Internship Master of Science program prepares you for the registered dietitian exam and professional practice. You're equipped to practice in traditional dietetics settings as well as education, cross-cultural environments and wellness.
Preparing You For Success
You explore dietetics through 1,200 hours of practicum practice and a full set of courses. Bradley's wellness emphasis is incorporated into coursework and experiences in clinical, community, food service and wellness settings.
The master's degree gives you the option to complete a thesis or take courses focused on counseling, or global perspectives.
Making Your Mark
Dietitians are in growing demand as health care expands to new community and business settings. All Bradley students have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam, which means you’ll be able to start your career right after graduation.
Accreditation Status
This program has received Accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; 800/877-1600. http://www.eatright.org/ACEND
Graduate Program Requirements
Required Courses - 46-48 hrs.
- FCS 507: Nutritional Counseling - 3 hrs.
- FCS 514: Food Security and Food Systems - 3 hrs.
- FCS 601: Community Nutrition Intervention - 3 hrs.
- FCS 606: Nutrition and Wellness - 3 hrs.
- FCS 609: Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy - 3 hrs.
- FCS 641: Research Methods in Nutrition and Wellness - 3 hrs.
- FCS 698: Supervised Practice - 16 hrs.
- FCS 699: Thesis Research - 6 hrs.
or Non-thesis Elective (see below)
For the DI-MS program, students who elect to do the non-thesis track will select 9 credit hours from one of the following options
Counseling
- ENC 586: Counseling in Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- ENC 620: Introduction to Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs.
- ENC 622: Counseling: Ethics and Law - 1 hr.
- ENC 623: Pre-Practicum in Counseling - 3 hrs.
- ENC 624: Theories and Techniques of Counseling - 3 hrs.
- ENC 625: Principles in Group Counseling - 3 hrs.
Global Perspectives
- ENC 586: Counseling in Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- ETE 663: Schooling in Diverse World - 3 hrs.
- FCS 510: Topics in Global Wellness - 3 hrs. (offered as Study Abroad in London -- additional costs apply)
- FCS 612: Cultural Influences in Food and Nutrition - 3 hrs.
- NUR 533: International Health and Nursing - 3 hrs.
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Course Sequence
The DI-MS is a two year program that begins in mid August. The program consists of six consecutive semesters with completion in late July/early August of the second year. Due to supervised practice, breaks listed in the "Academic Calendar (on campus)" via the A-Z Index on the Bradley University website may be different for the DI-MS student. Additional details with be provided on this during our orientation week.
First Year - Fall Semester (9 hours)
- FCS 507 Nutrition Counseling — 3
- FCS 601 Community Nutrition Intervention — 3
- FCS 641 Research Methods in Nutrition and Wellness— 2
First Year - Spring Semester (9 hours)
- FCS 514 Food Security and Food Systems — 3
- FCS 609 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy — 3
- Elective — 3
First Year - Summer Semester (6-7 hours)
- FCS 606 Nutrition and Wellness — 3
- FCS 698 Supervised Practice — 2
- Either:
- FCS 699 Thesis — 2
- Non-thesis elective 1 — 3
Second Year - Fall Semester (8-9 hours)
- FCS 698 Supervised Practice; — 6
- Either:
- FCS 699 Thesis — 2
- Non-thesis elective 2 — 3
Second Year - Spring Semester (9-10 hours)
- FCS 698 Supervised Practice; — 6
- Either:
- FCS 699 Thesis — 2
- Non-thesis elective 3 — 3
Second Year - Summer Semester (5 hours)
- FCS 698 Supervised Practice — 2
Course sequence information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.