See below for direct links to our affiliated graduate school programs and for more information regarding the specified program.
| Graduate Degree Program | The University of Alabama | Middle Tennessee State University | University of South Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Master of Science – Human Nutrition (MS) | Master of Professional Studies – Leadership in Nutrition (MPS) | Master of Public Health (MPH) – Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics (MPH-NUD) |
| Credits Required for Graduation | 30 credits | 30 credits | 42 credits |
| Credits Granted for Internship-related Work | N/A | 6 credits | Up to 12 credits |
| Tuition | $440 per graduate credit hour; waives out-of-state tuition | TN residents and residents of other Southern States get in-state tuition; Academic Common Market for out of state residents as needed |
USF – Tuition Rates In-state tuition for Florida residents; Academic Common Market for applicants outside of Florida |
| Tuition and Fees – website link | University of Alabama – MS Tuition Rates | MTSU – Tuition and Fees | USF – Other Tuition Information |
| Tuition Payment Deadlines | Student Account Payment Dates Calendar | MTSU – Fee Payment Dates | USF – Tuition Payment Deadlines |
| Financial Aid Options | University of Alabama – Financial Aid Options | MTSU – Affording Graduate School | USF – Health Graduate Program Financial Aid |
| Scholarships and Aid | University of Alabama – Scholarships and Grants | MTSU – Affording Graduate School | USF – Scholarships and Awards |
| GRE Required | No | Variable; depends on GPA and work experience | No |
| Admission Requirements | University of Alabama – Admission Requirements | MTSU – Admission Requirements | USF – Admission Information |
| Prerequisites | University of Alabama – MS Program Overview | MTSU – Academic Policies and Procedures | USF – Admissions Criteria and Policies Must possess a Verification Statement or a Declaration of Intent to Complete from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) |
| Application Deadline (Spring Match) | Apply to the graduate school by February 15th with a decision made by March 22nd | End of March for Summer admission; End of July for Fall admission |
May 1 for Fall admission (starting in August) Applications are reviewed by the selection committee as received USF – Application Deadlines |
| Application Timeline | Apply to DI and MS concurrently by the February 15th Match Day deadline | Option 1: Apply via preselect (if already enrolled in or graduated from the MTSU DPD program or MPS program) by January 15th Option 2: Apply to the DI and MPS program concurrently by the February 15th Match Day deadline |
Option 1: Apply via preselect (if already enrolled in the USF – MPH Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics) by January 15th Option 2: Apply to DI program by February 15th (Match Day deadline) Once accepted to DI, submit graduate school application Option 3: Apply to both DI and MPH program concurrently by the February 15th Match Day deadline |
| Application Requirements | University of Alabama – Admission Requirements | MTSU – Application Requirements | USF COPH – Admission Information |
| Academic / Program Calendar | University of Alabama – Academic Calendar | MTSU – Academic Calendar | USF – Academic Calendar |
| Curriculum/Course Requirements | University of Alabama – Course Requirements | MTSU – Curriculum and Courses | USF – Curriculum Requirements |
| Planned Program Length | 21 months | 15 months | 24 months |
| Location | Online | Online | Online |
| Program Completion Requirements | University of Alabama – Program Completion | MTSU – Degree Requirements | USF – Master’s Progression Policy |
| Program Website | UA – MS in Human Nutrition Program Overview; University of Alabama – MS Video | MTSU – MPS Leadership in Nutrition | USF – MPH Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Contact | Dr. Elaine Molaison – efmolaison@ches.ua.edu | Dr. Janet Colson – Janet.Colson@mtsu.edu | Graduate Admissions at the College of Public Health – cophinfo@usf.edu |
| Apply Here | University of Alabama – Application Portal | MTSU – Application Portal | USF – Application Portal (SOPHAS) |
| All Graduate Degree Program Options | Students interested in pursuing any of the above degrees should also apply to the graduate degree program (separate from the DI application) when applying to the internship through DICAS/D&D Digital. A Master’s Degree is required to receive a DI Verification Statement. Students will pay tuition to both NutraCo DI and the graduate degree program. | ||
NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
