Nutrition Dietetics

1 hour practicum) 6 - Total Credits

Year 2 (Summer Semester)

(3) NURS 586 Advanced Specialty Nursing Practice for Nurse Educators: Seminar (2 hours didactic, 1 hour practicum)

Year 3 (Fall Semester)

(3) NURS 585 Nurse Educator Role Synthesis (2 hours didactic, 1 hour practicum) Completion of Terminal Project

Total Hours 33

Retention

Scholarship appropriate for students in a School of Nursing graduate program is demonstrated through satisfactory completion of coursework, defined as obtaining a course grade of "A" or "B." The following retention policy applies specifically to all graduate nursing courses with the NURS prefix for degrees conferred by the School of Nursing:

Students who obtain a course grade of "D" or "F" in a graduate nursing specialization are withdrawn from the graduate program without the option of repeating the course. Students may only earn one course grade of "C" and stay enrolled in graduate nursing programs. If a second course grade of "C" is earned, students will no longer be allowed to progress in the graduate nursing program, regardless of the cumulative GPA. Repeating a course in which there is originally a grade of "C" does not eliminate the original course grade of "C" from being applied toward this exclusion policy. 3. Per the SIUE Graduate School policy, all students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate.

For more information on the SIUE Graduate School Retention Policies, please refer to the Graduate Handbook.

Degrees Available at SIUE

Master of Science, Nurse Educator (NE)

Certi cate

Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate

Undergraduate to Graduate Nursing Options

Qualified SIUE nursing students can apply to enroll in graduate-level courses taken during the following undergraduate programs:

Nursing (Traditional) Accelerated RN-BS Accelerated BS in Nursing as Second Degree

Graduation Requirements

Master's Terminal Project (Master's and Post-Master's Students)

Master's students in the School of Nursing demonstrate synthesis of their coursework, practicum experiences, and attainment of the master's student outcomes by creating a rigorous, scholarly, evidence-based project that incorporates a broad review of the literature from nursing and related fields, and present the project orally to students and faculty, during the final synthesis course for the program.

Review the graduation policy for more information.

Nutrition Dietetics

Admission Requirements

Graduate School application and $40 fee Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts Successful completion of a bachelor's prior to enrollment Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (A=4.0) to be considered for admittance into the program. For international students, a minimum total internet-based TOEFL score of 100 is required to be considered for admission. International applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined by International Student Admissions. Resume Personal statement about your career goals and motivation for becoming a registered dietitian. When submitting your personal statement, please refrain from including your name. This allows for a more equitable evaluation of applications. In fewer than 800 words, address the following questions:

Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?

What experiences have helped to prepare you for your career in dietetics?

What are your short-term and long-term goals?

What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas in need of improvement?

What other information do you consider important for the selection decision? An interview (in-person or via video call) by the Selection Committee may be requested

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.

Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information. Admission may be granted to applicants who have a bachelor's degree and meet the aforementioned criteria, although any prerequisites necessary to study in a particular specialization are at the discretion of the program advisor.

Students are eligible to apply for the nutrition and dietetics program if they have met the following prerequisites:

English Composition I and II Anatomy and Physiology*: Two semesters of anatomy and physiology with lab Microbiology or Bacteriology*: One course with laboratory General Chemistry*: One course with laboratory Organic Chemistry*: One course, no lab required Mathematics: One course in college algebra or higher Psychology: One course in introductory psychology or human behavior Foods*: Food Service Management or equivalent and a general food studies course with lab Nutrition*: Human nutrition course

*Science and nutrition courses should be taken within five years of starting the program and students must have earned a grade of C or better.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is Feb 1 with decisions announced by April 1 for admission in the fall semester. Late applications will be processed on a space available basis.

Estimated Costs

Tuition costs are approximately $340 per credit hour. Student fees are approximately $310 per credit hour. Textbook costs are included in student fees. In addition, students in the nutrition and dietetics program can expect to incur the following expenses:

Lab coat and/or uniforms for supervised practice experiences ($30) Liability insurance ($15) Background checks (about $90 per check) Drug screening (with compliance tracker) (about $60)

Immunizations as deemed essential by practicum sites ($5-15 each or $30-90 for a series) Practicum and supervised practice courses include a course-specific fee ($30 per class) Transportation costs for field trips/field based experiences (varies by location) Students are required to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a student member. The student fee is $58 per year. Housing expenses vary. Off-campus shared housing costs $400-500/month. Most on-campus housing options range from $500-1,000/month depending on location and shared or private bedroom.

Additional information regarding program costs can be found in the Program Guide and Policies and Procedures Manual. Please check with the Office of Financial Aid for more information about scholarships and financial aid.

Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees

60 Visit the Paying for College website for detailed tuition information

Curriculum

Year 1 (Fall Semester)

(1) NUTR 505 Intro to Professional Practice (3) NUTR 507 Intro to Nutrition Care (1) NUTR 507P Intro to Nutrition Care Supervised Practice (2) NUTR 508 Nutrition Entrepreneurship (3) NUTR 513 Advanced Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) KIN 509 Research Methods in Kinesiology 13 - Total Credits

Year 1 (Spring Semester)

(3) NUTR 510 Advanced Food Service Management (1) NUTR 510P Advanced Food Service Management Supervised Practice (2) NUTR 511 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3) NUTR 511P Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Supervised Practice (3) NUTR 521 Community Nutrition (2) NUTR 521P Community Nutrition 1 Supervised Practice 14 - Total Credits

Year 1 (Summer)

(1) NUTR 522P Community Nutrition 2 Supervised Practice (2) NUTR 512 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (3) NUTR 512P Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Supervised Practice (3) KIN 517 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Obesity 9 - Total Credits

Year 2 (Fall Semester)

(8) NUTR 531P Advanced Nutrition Practicum 1 (3) KIN 512 Advanced Exercise Physiology 11 - Total Credits

Year 2 (Spring Semester)

(8) NUTR 532P Advanced Nutrition Practicum 2 (2) NUTR 535 Nutrition Seminar (3) KIN 516 Advanced Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 13 - Total Credits

Nutrition and Dietetics (60 hours)

Core Courses (48 hours)

NUTR 505 Introduction to Professional Practice (1) NUTR 507 Introduction to Nutrition Care (3) NUTR 507P Introduction to Nutrition Care Supervised Practice (1) NUTR 508 Nutrition Entrepreneurship (2) KIN 509 Research Methods in Kinesiology (3) NUTR 510 Advanced Food Service Management (3) NUTR 510P Advanced Food Service Management Supervised Practice (1) NUTR 511 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (2) NUTR 511P Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Supervised Practice (3) NUTR 512 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (2) NUTR 512P Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Supervised Practice (3) NUTR 521 Community Nutrition (3) NUTR 521P Community Nutrition 1 Supervised Practice (2) NUTR 522P Community Nutrition 2 Supervised Practice (1)

NUTR 531P Advanced Nutrition Practicum 1 (8) NUTR 532P Advanced Nutrition Practicum 2 (8) NUTR 535 Nutrition Seminar (3)

Specialization Courses (12 hours)

KIN 512 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) NUTR 513 Advanced Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) KIN 516 Advanced Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology (3) KIN 517 Pathophysiology and Treatments of Obesity (3)

No thesis option

Schedule and Calendar

The University academic calendar can be found online. The MS coordinated program follows the University academic calendar. Students should follow the MS coordinated program curriculum plan for guidance on program planning.

Retention

To remain in good standing in the MS program, students must:

maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher achieve a grade of B or better in all major courses.

Students who fail to achieve retention requirements will be able to repeat courses at the discretion of the program director, which will alter their timeline for completing their degree.

Degrees Available

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Concentration

Sports Nutrition

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all specific program and University requirements which include:

A minimum of 60 graduate credit hours Achieve a grade of B or better in all major courses Must successfully pass a comprehensive exit examination in final semester. Students must demonstrate competence in nutrition and dietetics curriculum content via a comprehensive written exam. The comprehensive exam is intended to determine breadth and depth of understanding of the field and the application of knowledge to the profession.

Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in nutrition and dietetics coordinated program is:

To provide candidates with knowledge and supervised practice experience which will enable them to successfully pass the registration exam for dietitians To prepare competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including sports nutrition, clinical, community, research, business and food service, who will work towards improving the health of society through optimal nutrition practices To produce graduates with critical thinking and problem solving skills, who stay abreast of knowledge to provide effective evidence-based nutrition care and theory-based nutrition education

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1. The program will prepare graduates for successful completion of the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for dietitians.

Objective 1. At least 80% of program students will complete program/degree requirements within three years (150% of the program length). Objective 2. 80% of program graduates will take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. Objective 3. The program s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%. Objective 4. At least 80% of program graduates will indicate they strongly agree or agree they felt adequately prepared for the CDR credentialing