Graduate Program
Type of Program
- A combined Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship housed in the College of Health Sciences.
- August admission only.
- Only open to students who have completed an undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics.
- A two year program with graduate course work in the first year and a supervised practice program in the second year. Supervised Dietetic Internship (1200 hours) in regional health care agencies such as hospitals, long term care or restorative care, dialysis units, wellness clinics, school food services, and public health departments.
- Approximately 30 clock hours of practice per week during the supervised practice plus a weekly didactic class at Appalachian State University.
- Students who successfully complete the program receive a Master of Science degree and a verification statement signed by the Dietetic Internship Director and are then eligible to write the Dietetic Registration exam.
CONTACT
Department Chair
jordansr [at] appstate [dot] edu (Sarah Jordan, PhD, RD)
828-262-8619
Administrative Assistant
eggerssl1 [at] appstate [dot] edu (Sharon Eggers)
828-262-8619
Nutrition Undergraduate
gutschallmd [at] appstate [dot] edu (Melissa Gutschall, PhD, RD, LDN)
828-262-2698
Nutrition Graduate
rootmm [at] appstate [dot] edu (Martin Root, MS, PhD)
828-262-2064
Health Care Management
willimsdr [at] appstate [dot] edu (David Williams, PhD)
828-262-7335
