Messiah’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics / dietetic internship (MS/DI) combines coursework with supervised practice hours. The program has been designed to offer students a meaningful, challenging program that will lay the foundation for lifelong service in the field of nutrition.
What makes Messiah University’s MS/DI unique?
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited Christian university
- A program which has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), which qualifies students to take the national registered dietitian exam
- The advantage of Messiah University’s regional network of organizational partners, offering a wide range of placements for interns; rotations placements are provided
- 1- or 2-year degree completion tracks
- A cohort learning model that helps students develop meaningful relationships with one another as they progress through the program
- Shared graduate coursework with athletic training graduate students providing opportunity for interprofessional education experiences