created by Jessica Burfield – Program Director
Immaculata University's M.S. in Clinical Nutrition with Dietetic Internship is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the field of clinical nutrition. The program combines rigorous online coursework with a full-time, 10-month supervised dietetic internship at leading healthcare facilities. Students will gain expertise in nutrient metabolism, medical nutrition therapy, and the evolving nutritional needs across different life stages. The curriculum emphasizes applied nutrition, allowing students to focus on areas pertinent to their professional goals.
Pre-Summer: GEN 501 Human Development (3) NED 513 Culture & Diversity in Health Care Practice (1) NED 640 Nutrition Assessment (1) Fall Year 1: NED 645 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3) NED 647 Applied Nutrition and Metabolism (3) GEN 506 Interprofessional Health Care Research (3) Spring Year 1: NED 655 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3) Nutrition Special Topics/Electives (2) Summer Year 1: NED 659 Preparation for Internship (3) Nutrition Special Topics/Electives (2) INTERNSHIP YEAR COURSES Fall Year 2: NED 662 Internship Experience in Nutrition I (3) NED 663 Internship Experience in Nutrition II (3) NED 680 Principles of Nutrition Education (3) Spring Year 2: NED 664 Internship Experience in Nutrition III (3) NED 691 Nutrition Capstone (3)
Nutritionist