KADDI has a combined MS/ DI with The University of Alabama to provide interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 30 credit-hour Master of Science program in Human Nutrition. The program is creatively designed to provide foundation knowledge before starting coursework, integrate class assignments with experiences in the internship, and assure advanced knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Internship directors work directly with university faculty to align assignments and activities, allowing students to complete the internship and master’s degree in less than two years.
Additional information:
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All courses are offered fully online, and out-of-state fees are waived
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Financial aid is available to cover course tuition and living expenses for students who qualify.
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GRE Score is not required
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The graduate program can accept up to 12 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit that may be applied to the degree
For more information about the Univesity of Alabama combined MS/ DI program, please contact:
Dr. Tiffany Hylton, PhD, RDN, LD
Assistant Professor and Assistant Department Chair
Director of Human Nutrition Master's Program
The University of Alabama
487 Russell Hall, Box 870311, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone: 205-348-6973
Email: tmhylton@ches.ua.edu
Website: https://ches.ua.edu/nhm/ms-in-human-nutrition/
APPLICATION STEPS FOR MSDI
Step 1: Apply to the Internship
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Please follow the application steps outlined on the website under the application process
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All applicants will use DICAS to submit their application
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Step 2: Apply to Graduate School
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Students who do not possess a graduate degree must be admitted to the Master of Science in Human Nutrition from The University of Alabama to be considered as a candidate for the Dietetic Internship (MSDI)
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Please refer to UA’s Graduate School website to apply at Graduate School | The University of Alabama
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ACADEMIC TRACK OPTIONS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MSDI
Students who have already completed a graduate degree or started a graduate degree prior to applying to the dietetic internship should contact the director of the internship for options to complete program.
Successful completion of the dietetic internship and the master's degree allow the student to meet the requirement to sit for the registration examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Students must complete all requirements of the dietetic internship and possess a graduate degree to receive a verification statement.
I do think that KADDI helped push me to chase my dreams of wanting to start my own business here in the near future. I also think it allowed me to gain confidence more quickly given I did feel like I was on my own for most of it.
- Deserai Settles, 2022 Intern