南瓜影院 in Moorhead, Minnesota, has an excellent reputation for preparing students for health professions.

The combined Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Nutrition with an emphasis in dietetics leadership (DI/MS) meets this tradition of excellence. Our intensive program focuses on dietetics leadership and instills the importance and necessity of leadership and communication skills for entry-level professionals in today's dynamic workforce.

Program Details

39 credits
Five consecutive semesters (including one summer course prior to the first fall semester) as a full-time student
Cohort-based model with eight students each year
Graduate study and degree requirements established by the and the
Exceeds the minimum 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship) necessary to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
Applied Dietetic Practice courses utilize food service management, community, and clinical facilities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and surrounding communities
Personalized advising and mentorship from full-time faculty throughout the program (100% with doctorates in their respective fields)
Strategically designed coursework connecting theory and practical experience
Emphasis on dietetic leadership and professional communication skills
Intensive preparation for the CDR exam including comprehensive review, practice tests, and a two-day workshop
A master's capstone project to apply knowledge of dietetics and validate leadership skills
100% of graduates are employed within 12 months of completing the program*
100% pass rate of 南瓜影院 nutrition and dietetics graduates within one year of program completion*
Outcomes data are available upon request by contacting wagner@cord.edu

^*(2023)