Many students complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and dietetic internship through separate programs, requiring multiple applications and often taking up to seven years to complete.
Minnesota State Mankato's integrated BS-to-MS Coordinated Program streamlines the process, allowing students to complete their education and supervised practice requirements in just five years through a single admissions pathway.
With our coordinated program, students can:
- Apply only once for the full BS-to-MS Coordinated Program pathway
- Progress seamlessly from undergraduate to graduate study
- Complete degree and supervised practice requirements in five years
This streamlined structure helps students save time, avoid the uncertainty of multiple admissions processes, and stay focused on preparing for successful careers in nutrition and dietetics.
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Distance Option
The MSU Masters in Dietetics offers a Distance Option for students who are completing the program outside of Mankato, Minnesota. All courses in the program are offered Online Asynchronous or HyFlex (Multi-Modal) so that students in the Distance Option can attend classes by Zoom with internet access. Students interested in the Distance Option need to discuss the option with the Program Director.
Prior Learning Credit
Students with potential prior learning credit such as coursework from an accredited institution or significant and related work experience should reach out to the program director to discuss the process of gaining approval for prior learning credit. The program director and faculty review applications and the evidence provided to determine this type of credit.
Program Schedule
The schedule below outlines the recommended course sequence for the coordinated program, including coursework and supervised practice experiences.
Year One:
Fall:
- FCS560: Foundations of MNT
- FCS593: Supervised Experiential Learning (150 hours in the field)
Spring:
- FCS562: Advanced MNT
- FCS593: Supervised Experiential Learning (150 hours in the field)
Year Two:
Summer:
- FCS631: Nutrition Education and Counseling
- CSP571: Interpersonal Helping Skills
- FCS693: Supervised Experiential Learning (100 hours in the field)
Fall:
- FCS601: Community and Behavioral Nutrition
- FCS610: Research and Evidence in Nutrition
- FCS630: Dietetics Graduate Seminar
- FCS693: Supervised Experiential Learning (150 hours in the field)
Spring:
- FCS640: Nutrition Supps and Pharmacy (2 credits)
- FCS632: RDN Exam Prep (1 credit)
- HLTH675: Applied Biostatistics
- FCS693: Supervised Experiential Learning (250 hours in the field - 5 credits)