Graduate Dietetic Internship

The Dietetic Internship pathway to the Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Sensory Science (MSDI) provides supervised practice experience in conjunction with the M.S. degree to enable baccalaureate degree graduates of Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPDs) the opportunity to fulfill the experiential requirements to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. The Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0400, https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend.

The 31-credit non-thesis MSDI includes 1075 hours of supervised practice. Academic coursework and supervised practice are completed in unison throughout the program and can be completed in 12 months. Academic coursework will be completed on campus and/or by distance learning. Supervised practice will take place during summer, fall, and spring semesters. All supervised practice site placements are arranged by the MSDI Director within the state of Kansas or Kansas City Metro area. Sites include acute and critical care, outpatient, long-term care, wellness, public health, community, school foodservice, and other professional settings.

About the Program

Admission Information

Program Curriculum

Curriculum
- The MSDI is a 12-month continuous program delivered over three successive semesters, with graduates completing 31 credit hours and approximately 1,075 hours of supervised practice. The program consists of general graduate courses, internship-specific applied dietetics courses, and practicum experiences. A full list of courses and requirements can be accessed in our Loading... .
Course Requirements (pdf)
Proposed Course Sequencing (pdf)
Dietetic Internship Student Handbook (pdf)

Accreditation and Program Outcomes

The Master of Science Dietetic Internship (MSDI) is housed in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health (FNDH) within the College of Health and Human Sciences on the Manhattan campus of Kansas State University (K-State).

K-State has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of College and Schools since 1916. The university participates through the Open Pathway reaffirmation of accreditation process. K-State completed a comprehensive university self-study and site visit in 2022.

The K-State MSDI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago IL 60606, 312-899-0040, ext. 5400; http://www.eatrightPRO.org/ACEND. ACEND has established Standards for Dietitian Education Programs which include knowledge and competency requirements that accredited programs must meet. A comprehensive self-study report and an on-site evaluation will take place in 2026. Current program accreditation is based on the 2022 Standards. To view the ACEND Standards, visit https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accreditation-standards-fees-and-policies/2022-standards.

• MSDI Student Learning Outcomes (Competency Assessment) Plan (pdf)
• MSDI Learning Outcomes Data (not available until first cohort completion)
• MSDI Course Alignment Matrix (pdf)

Additional program outcome data is available upon request.

Program Contacts

Kelly J. Whitehair, PhD, RD, LD, Program Director
Kevin Sauer, PhD, RD, LD, FAND, Professor, MSDI Faculty
Linda Yarrow, PhD, RD, Advanced Instructor, MSDI Faculty