Online Programs & Certificates
Online MPH with a Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of South Florida is an intensive, 20-month, full-time program designed to qualify students for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). This program offers a unique blend of online didactic coursework and onsite supervised experiential learning within a competency-based curriculum, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for future practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Upon successful completion, students earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers as RDNs. This program supersedes the former USF Dietetic Internship, which no longer accepts new applicants.
The program’s emphasis is population health and service. The integration of coursework with supervised practice is designed to advance your ability to function as a leader in your profession, as an advocate for better health for diverse members of society and a compassionate provider of nutrition care and education. International experience is incorporated in the final semester of the internship. The USF dietetic internship is committed to the enhancement of quality of life for individuals, communities and global societies through service and nourishment of body and spirit.
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- Melissa Baron
- Heewon Gray
- Lauri Wright (Concentration Lead)
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Students in this concentration complete twelve credit hours of experiential learning or a minimum of 1000 hours. Experiential learning will be completed in clinical, community and foodservice practice to prepare graduates for entry-level dietetics practice. In addition, students will complete 3 hours of Applied Practice experiences and 3 hours Integrated Learning Experience.
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Current USF Students
For current USF students interested in the program, contact Dr. Lauri Wright by November 1 to schedule an advising appointment.
Non-USF Students
For non-USF students interested in the program, applications are made through Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS), Applications are open November 1st to February 1. Students are informed of the admission decisions by March 1st and must accept or decline the offer by March 15th. The application includes: 1) letter of intent detailing why you are interested in dietetics, short and long term professional goals, what makes you an ideal candidate for the programs, and why you are interested in the USF program; 2) resume; 3) three letters of recommendation with at least one from a work or volunteer leader; and 4) transcripts.
SOPHAS
Applicants receiving a favorable review of their DICAS application must complete their SOPHAS application by May 1st in order to be formally admitted to the program.
Program Start
The USF Integrated Graduate Program in Dietetics starts fall semester only.
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Registered Dietitians work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice.
When completion of this concentration is combined with completion of an ACEND accredited dietetic internship, graduates are eligible to earn a Verification Statement of Completion which allows them to sit for the national examination to become a Registered Dietitian. After successfully passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians, one may practice as a registered dietitian nutritionist. Application for state licensure may also be necessary after credentialing.
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To learn more, please contact a Pre-Admissions Advisor at (813) 974-6505 or preadmissions@usf.edu