The University of Northern Colorado MSDI and DI distance programs have openings and will be participating in second match. To apply, please send a completed DICAS application to nicole.withrow@unco.edu or an email stating that you would like to apply and that your application is available through DICAS.
Details about application requirements can be found here.
We will be reviewing applications through 5/15/23.
Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship
This three-year, distance program is designed to prepare you for successful completion of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Examination as well as entry-level practice. The curriculum of 55 credits supports the development of skills related to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and provides hands-on learning opportunities in supervised practice settings. You will earn a Master of Science degree in Dietetics after completion of graduate coursework and internship rotations. Through coursework, you will develop critical thinking and leadership skills that will support your future work and development as a RDN.
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has changed the degree requirement for dietitian registration eligibility from a Bachelor’s degree to a Master’s degree (in any field) in addition to the current requirement of a verification statement from an ACEND® accredited dietetics program. For more information, see Graduate Degree Registration Eligibility Requirement Frequently Asked Questions and Graduate Degree Registration Eligibility Requirement Student Option Scenarios.
This program is brought to students online through UNC Extended Campus. The University of Northern Colorado has been approved by Colorado to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Through this membership, we adhere to established standards for distance higher education and are authorized to serve students from all 49 NC-SARA participating states. Please visit our Extended Campus Eligibility by State of Residence web page for details.
Areas emphasized include:
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Counseling Methods
- Nutrition Communication
- Public Health Nutrition
- Research Methods
Careers include RDN positions in:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public Health Departments
- Government Agencies
- Research Settings
- Industry and Schools
This program assumes an undergraduate background in Nutrition and Dietetics and completion of the Didactic Courses in Dietetics resulting in either a Declaration of Intent or a Verification Statement to apply - please discuss the options with your Didactic Program Director. A capstone course is required for this program and must be completed before starting your dietetic internship.
Virtual Open House for MS Dietetics with Dietetic Internship Program
Virtual Open House for Preselection Dietetic Internship (UNCO Students and Alums):
Fall of 2023, Date TBD
Virtual Open House for M.S. in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship Program:
Fall of 2023, Date TBD
Vitual Open House for UNCO Dietetic Internship Program:
Fall of 2023, Date TBD
Graduate Assistant Opportunities
Graduate Assistant opportunities may be available on an annual basis. As a graduate assistant, you would be engaged in faculty scholarship and undergraduate instruction as well as other duties. Graduate Assistant positions includea stipend, and a tuition and partial fee waiver for up to 10 credits per semester.
Please note your interest and qualifications for a graduate assistant position in your UNC Graduate School Application Personal Statement.
The Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship at the University of Northern
Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics
(ACEND®) through 2021 and adheres to the knowledge, skills, and competencies described by
the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists or nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered. ACEND® serves and protects students and the public by assuring the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND® is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV gatekeeper. This recognition affirms that ACEND® meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND®)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
1-312-899-0040, ext 5400
www.eatright.org
Academy Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Academy encourages diversity and inclusion by striving to recognize, respect and include differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, and socioeconomic characteristics in the nutrition and dietetics profession.
