Dietetics [M.S.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (also referred to as CP or Program) is fully accredited by the  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)  of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL  60606-6995
800/877-1600 ext. 5400
www.eatright.org

Career Opportunities

A degree in dietetics culminating with the registered dietitian credential provides many options for employment.  Job opportunities are available in the clinical area in hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialized healthcare settings, and insurance companies.

In addition, there are many opportunities in the community including positions in federal and state programs like the Women, Infant and Children’s Nutrition Program, Head Start, and Area on Aging. The foodservice industry is also a place for employment including hospitals, long-term care facilities, corporate operations, and school systems.  Other areas where dietitians provide their expertise are in sports nutrition, universities, private practice, research, writing, and other government agencies such as the FDA and the USDA.

For current information related to a career in dietetics please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics site, by clicking  here .

Other Important Information (click on the links below for details)

Overall Program and Eligibility Information (Formerly in Information Packet)  

Supervised Experience Requirements for On-Campus and Distance-Online Students  

Supervised Experience Requirements for Distance-Online Students  

Online Education Eligibility

  • The U.S. Federal Government limits the number of online courses international students may enroll in while living in the United States. For this reason, we cannot admit students on F1 visas to fully online programs. Please check with  International Admissions  to confirm eligibility before applying.
  • All applicants, please review  Online Education for Out-of-State Students  to confirm you are eligible to enroll in an online program based in Michigan.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (also referred to as CP or Program) is fully accredited by the  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)  of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL  60606-6995
800/877-1600 ext. 5400
www.eatright.org

Career Opportunities

A degree in dietetics culminating with the registered dietitian credential provides many options for employment.  Job opportunities are available in the clinical area in hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialized healthcare settings, and insurance companies.

In addition, there are many opportunities in the community including positions in federal and state programs like the Women, Infant and Children’s Nutrition Program, Head Start, and Area on Aging. The foodservice industry is also a place for employment including hospitals, long-term care facilities, corporate operations, and school systems.  Other areas where dietitians provide their expertise are in sports nutrition, universities, private practice, research, writing, and other government agencies such as the FDA and the USDA.

For current information related to a career in dietetics please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics site, by clicking  here .

Other Important Information (click on the links below for details)

Overall Program and Eligibility Information (Formerly in Information Packet)  

Supervised Experience Requirements for On-Campus and Distance-Online Students  

Supervised Experience Requirements for Distance-Online Students  

Online Education Eligibility

  • The U.S. Federal Government limits the number of online courses international students may enroll in while living in the United States. For this reason, we cannot admit students on F1 visas to fully online programs. Please check with  International Admissions  to confirm eligibility before applying.
  • All applicants, please review  Online Education for Out-of-State Students  to confirm you are eligible to enroll in an online program based in Michigan.

Admission Requirements

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) offers the Master of Science in Dietetics program (MS CP) in online and on-campus formats. The online format is only available for those applicants living in the United States and territories. International students must check with International Admissions whether their visa status allows distance learning or if on-campus learning is required.

The MS CP track is designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university or appropriate international institution.

Applicants who are not already admitted to EMU will need to begin the process by completing an undergraduate application as a Post-Bacc, non-degree seeking student (not a 2nd bachelor’s and not a graduate student). Selecting the wrong application may result in having to re-apply.  

Students cannot be admitted to the Graduate School with Dietetics as their major unless admitted to the MS CP through the Dietetics-specific application process (outlined below). The applicant must also meet with a Program advisor to identify how previous coursework will transfer to EMU and determine the remaining Program prerequisite coursework needed. Applications from individuals who do not follow this step will not be reviewed.

Program Application

The Program application process includes five components. Click on the links below for details.

Component 1 - Learn about the EMU CP  

Component 2 - Undergraduate University Application and Admission  

Component 3 - Complete Prerequisite Coursework  

Component 4 - Q and A, Processing Fee, References Form, Prerequisite Form, and Transcripts   

Component 5 - Program Application  

Multiple Step Application Process

  1. Applicants initiate the process by completing the Reference Form and providing a non-refundable $35 processing fee between November 1, 2022, and January 4, 2023. It is recommended that this step be completed as soon as possible, to allow applicant reference-providers adequate time to complete the Reference Form (required before January 17, 2023).
  2. Applicants complete the Prerequisite Form once, with all courses and final grades reported, no later than January 4, 2023.
  3. Applicants provide all official transcripts to the Office of Records and Registration emich.edu/Registrar no later than January 9, 2023.
  4. Once basic eligibility is determined, the applicant can expect to receive a link to the Kira Talent check-in page, via email, between January 4 and January 9, 2023.
  5. Applicants have approximately one week to complete an electronic upload of The Program Application, which includes three parts (as detailed above), including Document A, Document B, and the recorded and timed video and written interview questions. The Kira Talent platform-required application is due by January 17, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Applications submitted after this date/time may be considered if spots in the CP are not filled.

The screening procedure that is used for applicant review and cohort selection includes:

  • GPA - cumulative and pre-application prerequisite courses
  • Two references
  • Personal statement
  • Answers to application questions
  • Completion of volunteer work (24 hours)
  • Overall application
  • Online assessment (verbal and written) through the Kira Talent platform
  • Application review committee input

Based on accreditation and the availability of supervised practice experience sites, the program limits the number of students admitted to each cohort.

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