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 is no longer accepting applications as we have transitioned to the Master of Dietetics and Nutrition degree.
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
Program Goals
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Program Goal 1 The program will prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitian nutritionists.
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Program Goal 2 The program will prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to the dietetics profession.
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