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MS-DI Program Expenses

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A student in the Georgia Southern Combined MS-DI program can expect to incur the following approximate expenses. The Graduate School expenses are eligible for financial aid.

Type of ExpenseApplication Costs
Georgia Southern College of Graduate School application fee$50
DICAS application fee$50
D&D Matching Service registration fee$55
Background Check$37
GRE Test$205
 Total$400
 Program Fees & Tuition Costs
Summer Graduate School tuition & feesNot applicable
Fall Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year One		$3, 550
($11,002 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Fall term
Spring Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year One		$3,550
($11,002 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
Summer Graduate School tuition & fees*$3,350
($10,802 out-of-state tuition)
9 credit Summer term
Fall Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year Two		$3,550
($11,002 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
Spring Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year Two 		$3,550
($11,002 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
*based on 2021-2022 posted fees
Total $17,550
($54,810 out-of-state tuition)
 Living Expenses & Miscellaneous Costs
Textbooks & class supplies$2,000
Professional liability insurance$16 year two only
Health insurance$2,076 year two only
Vaccinations and TB test$164

Criminal background check & drug testing

*Practice sites may require additional background check, drug testing and physical exam.

$74
CPR certification$40
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification$36
Nutrition organization membership$60 year two only
Auto insurance$2,400 ($200/month)
car needed in year two
Auto gasoline and maintenance$4,800 ($400/month)
car needed in year two
Housing$10,000 ($500/month)
Meals$6,000 ($10/day)
Other living expenses$10,000
 Total$37,666

Total Internship Costs

$55,621 ($92,881 out-of-state)

Clinical hospital rotation sites are located in Statesboro, Savannah, Brunswick, Douglas, Tifton, Macon, Warner Robins and Valdosta.

Last updated: 8/20/2021

Contact Us

Department of
Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Dept #4076
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 912-344-2548
Fax: 912-344-3490

Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
P.O. Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460

Phone: 912-478-0200
hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu

Physical Activity Lifestyle (PAL) Program
Email: palprogram@georgiasouthern.edu

Clinical Internship/Practicum Experience Update

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology • hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu