Master of Science Combined Dietetic Internship Program

MS Dietetic Internship

The Combined Dietetic Internship and Master of Science Program at The Ohio State University offers a combined master’s degree and dietetic internship program for dietetics students who have graduated from an accredited didactic program in dietetics. This program accepts eight (8) interns annually into two concentration areas: Medical Nutrition Therapy across the Continuum and Sports Nutrition.

Mission

The mission of The Ohio State University Combined Dietetic Internship and Master’s Degree program is to educate dietitians for high-quality entry level practice and advancement to positions of leadership and influence. Our graduates are prepared to think critically and engage in ethical decision making, provide leadership for nutrition services, practice and manage in a variety of environments, function as active multidisciplinary team members and continue professional development throughout life.

Program Handbook

Master of Science Combined Dietetic Internship Handbook

Program Goals

Program Goal 1 The program will prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitian nutritionists.
Program Objectives for Goal 1: List of program-defined objectives used to support Program Goal 1
1. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists will be 80%.
2. At least 80% of the program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam within 12 months of program completion.
3. At least 80% of program students will complete program/degree requirements within 36 months (150% of the program length).
4. Ninety-five percent of employers will be satisfied with the work performance of the graduate.
5. Over a five-year period, 70% or more of DI graduates who sought employment in dietetics will be employed within three months of program completion.
6. Of the graduates who seek employment, 70% are employed in nutrition and dietetics related fields within 12 months of graduation.
7. Over a five-year period, one year post graduation, alumni who accepted a position in which medical nutrition therapy was the primary responsibility report that they were competent to begin their job.
Program Goal 2 The program will prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to the dietetics profession.
Program Objectives for Goal 2: List of program-defined objectives used to support Program Goal 2.
1. Over a five-year period, 70% of graduates will report involvement in a professional organization.

Program Outcomes

Program outcome data is available upon request from the program director.

Commission on Dietetic Registration

The Commission on Dietetic Registration administers rigorous valid and reliable credentialing processes to protect the public and meet the needs of CDR credentialed practitioners, employers and consumers.

Registration Exam Passing Rates

The credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a national exam administered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The MSDI program has a national three-year average pass rate of 95.83% for graduates passing on the first attempt. The minimum acceptable pass-rate is 80%.

Accreditation

Medical Dietetics programs in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are accredited through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). 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. ACEND is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and abides by its code of good practice.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600 Ext. 5400
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend