The Kent State University Combined MS/Dietetic Internship Program is completed in 35 credit hours which includes over 1200 supervised internship practice hours. The program is usually finished in 3 semesters and one summer. During the semesters, interns go to supervised practice rotation sites 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) and to class two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). During the summer, interns complete a 12-week, full-time clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Upon completion of the KSU 16-month Dietetic Internship Program, with a leadership concentration and all degree requirements, graduates will receive a verification statement documenting completion of the internship and will be eligible to complete the exam to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). 

In addition, program graduates will have completed the requirements for the Master of Science degree.  The Internship Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutritional Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

The Kent State University Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program is designed to provide interns with experience in:

The goal of the Kent State University Combined Master's of Science/Dietetic Internship Program is to provide dietetic interns with the resources and experiences to develop the knowledge, skills, and principles needed to become competent Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), with the abilities to practice in a variety of settings. After completion of the program, interns will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the following:

The Kent State University's Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship Program is dedicated to providing advanced professional education, broadening intellectual perspectives, and promoting ethical professional practice based on humanitarian values.  At Kent State University, a major focus is to foster a learning environment where students and interns are taught to respond to social, cultural, intellectual, and technological challenges.  In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of skills for continuing professional development and enhanced ability, including lead

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition provides students with a broad general education and a strong foundation in nutrition, dietetics and the sciences. The emphasis is integrating theory, research and application of knowledge to the profession of dietetics. The curriculum meets the didactic program in dietetics requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and graduates are eligible for admission to accredited internships.