Program of Study & Requirements

• NS 6123 – Health Care Delivery in the U.S. (3 hrs)
• NS 6303 – Nutrition and Dietetics Research (3 hrs)
• NS 6313 – Nutritional Epidemiology (3 hrs)
• NS 6033 – Data Analysis in the Health Professions (3 hrs)

Subtotal: 12 hours

• NURS 5113 – Leadership in Health Professions (3 hrs)
• NS 6243 – Metabolic Nutrition (3 hrs)
• NS 6253 – Nutrition in Critical Illness (3 hrs)
• NS 6263 – Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 hrs)
• NS 6843 – Ethics of Health Care (3 hrs)

Subtotal: 15 hours

• NS 6003 – Topics in Food Service (3 hrs)
• NS 6013 – Management of Nutrition Services (3 hrs)
• NS 6113 – Food and Nutrition Public Policy (3 hrs)

Subtotal: 9 hours

• NSP 6123 – Practicum 1 (3 hrs)
• NSP 6223 – Practicum 2 (3 hrs)
• NSP 6323 – Practicum 3 (3 hrs)
• NSP 6424 – Practicum 4 (4 hrs)
• NSP 6524 – Practicum 5 (4 hrs)

Subtotal: 17 hours

A selective admissions process is used to identify the most qualified students for the Coordinated Program. Students may apply throughout the year. To be considered, applicants must have completed:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, including courses in:
  • Lifecycle Nutrition
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Community Nutrition
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Applied Statistics (junior level or higher)
• ServSafe Certification
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

Once accepted, students must complete the following before beginning supervised practice:

• CPR certification
• Certified background check
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership
• Required immunizations (including Hepatitis B and TB skin test)
• Personal health insurance
• Student professional liability insurance
• HIPAA training

• Insurance: Students must maintain health, automobile, and professional liability insurance and provide documentation before supervised practice begins.
• Drug Testing & Background Checks: Students are required to undergo a drug test and criminal background check if required by the supervised practice site. Students are responsible for any fees associated with these procedures.
• Travel: Students may be required to travel up to 75–90 miles to rotation sites. Reliable transportation and vehicle insurance are required. Travel time does not count toward supervised practice hours.
• Injury or Illness: Students who are injured or become ill during supervised practice will be sent to the Emergency Room or private physician as appropriate. Students are responsible for any expenses incurred.