Dietetic Internship Programs
At Georgia Southern University, we have two programs designed to prepare you for a career as a registered dietitian.
- Combined Masters of Science in Nutrition and Foods & Dietetic Internship Program
- Dietetic Internship Certificate Program
The chart below will help you decide which program is the best fit for you.
COMBINED MS IN NUTRITION AND FOODS PLUS DIETETIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | DIETETIC INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | |
Program Length | 20 months | 12 months |
Program Start Date | Fall Semester: August 10, 2022 | Summer Semester: May 15, 2023 |
Application Due Date | January 15, 2022 pre-select February 15, 2022 for spring matching *Still accepting applicants for second round admission | January 15, 2023 pre-select February 15, 2023 for spring matching |
Total Credit Hours | 45 | 23 |
Must Have Graduated From a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) | yes | yes |
Must have Advanced degree prior to entry into program (MS, MA, MPH, Ph.D., etc.) | no, you will be getting a MS with the program | yes |
Eligible to Take RD Examination Upon Completion of Program | yes | yes |
Terminal Degree | yes, MS | no, certificate |
Thesis Required | no. non-thesis Must pass a comprehensive exam at the end of year one. | no |
Last updated: 4/13/2022