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Combining the M.S. Degree with the Internal Dietetic Internship

 
M.S. Degree M.S. Degree + DPD M.S. Degree + SJSU DI
     
1. Two
   graduate competency exams
1. Two 
    graduate competency exams
1a. Two 
      graduate competency exams
   (multiple-choice plus essay)     (multiple choice plus essay)       (multiple choice plus essay)
    1b. One basic content exam
          (multiple choice only)
     
2. M.S. Coursework (30 credits) 2. M.S. Coursework (30 credits) 2. M.S. Coursework (30 credits)
    Prerequisites     Prerequisites     Prerequisites
         Core          Core          Core
         NuFS 201 (3x)          NuFS 201 (3x)          NuFS 201 (3x)
         Graduate Objective Courses          Graduate Objective Courses          Graduate Objective Courses
         Project or Thesis          Project or Thesis          Project or Thesis
    (GPA minimum 3.0)     (GPA minimum 3.0)     (GPA minimum 3.0)
     
3. Defense of Project/Thesis 3. Defense of Project/Thesis 3. Defense of Project/Thesis
    Poster for M.S.     Poster for M.S.     Poster for M.S.
     
  4. Complete 
    Didactic Program in Dietetics 
    (DPD) requirements
4. Complete 
    Didactic Program in Dietetics 
    (DPD) requirements
      See Dr. Nancy Lu for 
       DPD Verification
    See Dr. Nancy Lu for 
       DPD Verification
    or If DPD is from another program than SJSU, Dr. Kathryn Sucher will determine if additional classes are needed to meet SJSU DPD program.
     
    5. 450 hours
    dietetic work experience
     
    6. Attend 
    internship orientation meeting
        See Dr. Sucher for
       requirements
     
    7. Apply for SJSU
    internal dietetic internship

 

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