Spring Submission Timeline
| Initiate DICAS Application | October 15th, 2024 |
| Complete application in DICAS | January 15th, 2025 |
| Interviews for finalists | End of January |
| Final decisions | Mid-February |
MS Degree Track - Spring Deadline
The Master of Science degree Dietetic Internship track is a two-year combined program for individuals who have completed at least a bachelor’s degree as well as an accredited didactic program in dietetics coursework requirements. This track is open to graduates of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). A dietetic internship provides the supervised practice experience required for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians. The combined program offers interns the opportunity to complete a Master of Science degree in nutritional science in addition to the required supervised practice component. The ASU MS degree Dietetic Internship program has a concentration in research and meets the competencies for entry-level practice as a registered dietitian. The program requires completion of a 33-credit master’s degree, research thesis, and approximately 1,100 hours (about eight months full-time) of supervised practice experience.
The first year of the combined MS and DI program consists mainly of graduate coursework in the nutrition program at ASU. Interns complete research under the guidance of graduate nutrition faculty. Supervised practice placements for the dietetic internship begin in September of the second year.
The intern must successfully complete the objectives for each supervised practice experience and meet all requirements for the master’s degree, including writing a thesis and passing the defense. Upon satisfactory completion of both the MS degree and the Dietetic Internship, students will be provided with an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Verification Statement indicating their eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Steps to apply
Step 1:
Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS)
Complete the application which will include the following:
- Verification statement from an accredited DPD program, within the last 5 years
- Resume – should demonstrate paid or volunteer experience in dietetics or nutrition-related fields
- Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement – must demonstrate ability to communicate both clearly and concisely, and must adequately address the following in under two pages:
- Significant professional responsibilities held.
- Professional goals and reasons for enrolling in this MS and DI program.
- Strengths that will help you succeed in the program and in reaching your professional goals.
- Personal research interests, including any previous research experience.
- $50 application fee.
| Ranking of importance for acceptance into the MS and DI program |
|---|
| 1. Personal statement |
| 2. Interview (via Zoom) |
| 3. Dietetics-related work experience |
| 4. GPA (DPD-Professional) |
| 5. Volunteer and research experience |
| 6. Letters of recommendation |
| 7. Non-dietetics-related work experience |
Step 2:
After acceptance into a dietetic internship apply to the ASU Graduate College
Application will include the following:
- Official transcripts showing completion of the minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university must be sent to ASU — bachelor's degree must be completed before beginning the program in August.
- Letters of recommendation do not need to be submitted again, as these were already provided in the DICAS application. In the three spaces of the letter of recommendation area, please enter: Robin DeWeese, robin.deweese@asu.edu
- Same personal statement used for the DICAS application.
- Same resume used for the DICAS application.
- If you are interested in one of the specialized tracks — Sports Nutrition or Maternal and Child Health — specify this in the application. If neither track aligns with your goals, your application will be considered for the General Nutrition track.
- Do not list your degree prerequisite courses as these have already been met.
- $70 application fee.
More information and details
For information about ASU Dietetic Internship costs, schedules, policies and procedures, please see the ASU Dietetic Internship Handbook.