Sequence of Courses
On-Campus Masters/Dietetic Internship
The following criteria must be met to earn a Verification Statement and sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
- Complete 1000 hours of supervised practice
- Meet the Core Competencies of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Complete the Master's degree requirements
- Earn a minimum Master's Degree at Illinois State University, or;
- Provide proof (official transcript) of earned degree from another institution
Our on-campus dietetic internship includes some online course delivery. To be successful in the online environment, you will need to have a basic working knowledge of and access to computers, the internet, and various software programs. Technical skills required include:
- Ability to access and navigate the internet, our course management system
- Create, save, and submit files
- Download and install software
Technical requirements include:
- Computer that can be used for extended periods of time
- Reliable broadband internet access
Thesis Option
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Semester 1 (Fall)
Nine (9) semester hours graduate course work:
- FCS 420 Advanced Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 445 or FCS 497 Core Course - 3 credits
- FCS 499 Master's Thesis - 3 credits
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Semester 2 (Spring)
Ten (10) semester hours graduate course work:
- FCS 481 Graduate Seminar in Food and Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 417 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy - 3 credits
- FCS 445 or FCS 497 Core Course - 3 credits
- FCS 499 Master's Thesis - 1 credit
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Semester 3 (Summer)
Four (4) credit hours of graduate course work:
- FCS 498 Supervised Practice - 3 credits (Rotations)
- FCS 499 Master's Thesis - 1 credit
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Semester 4 ( Fall)
Seven (7) credit hours of graduate course work:
- FCS 482 Graduate Seminar in Food and Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 498 Supervised Practice - 3 credits - (Rotations)
- FCS 499 Master's Thesis - 1 credit
Non-Thesis Option
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Semester 1 (Fall)
Nine (9) semester hours graduate course work:
- FCS 420 Advanced Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 445 or FCS 497 Core Course - 3 credits
- Elective from the graduate catalog - 3 credits
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Semester 2 (Spring)
Twelve (12) semester hours graduate course work:
- FCS 481 Graduate Seminar in Food and Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 417 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy - 3 credits
- FCS 445 or FCS 497 Core Corse - 3 credits
- Elective from the graduate catalog - 3 credits
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Semester 3 (Summer)
Three (3) credit hours of graduate course work:
- FCS 498 Supervised Practice - 3 credits - (Rotations)
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Semester 4 ( Fall)
Six (6) credit hours of graduate course work:
- FCS 482 Graduate Seminar in Food and Nutrition - 3 credits
- FCS 498 Supervised Practice - 3 credits - (Rotations)