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Online MPH with a Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics at USF Health
The Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of South Florida is a rigorous 20-month program that prepares students to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The program combines online didactic coursework with over 1000 hours of supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum aligned with public health principles. Graduates earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Program Focus and Methodology
Through an integrated approach to learning and practice, USF prepares the next generation of RDNs to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life locally and globally. The program emphasizes population health, leadership and service, equipping graduates to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care and education across many settings and communities. Furthermore, an international practice experience is included in the final semester, offering global exposure to nutrition and dietetic practice. This program replaces the former USF Dietetic Internship and reflects the evolving standards for entry into the dietetics profession.
Our Mission and Accreditation
Our Mission: The mission of the USF Graduate Program in Dietetics is to prepare graduates for evidence-based practice as entry-level registered dietitians to meet the public's health-related challenges in the communities they serve.
The USF Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics has been granted accreditation under the Future Education Model Standards by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Associate (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association).
- Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606-6995
- Phone: (312) 889-0040 ext 5400
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Program Goals and Success Objectives
The USF Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics has established specific goals to prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians, with a specialty in community and public health nutrition. The following data highlights the performance objectives for our students and graduates:
| Objective Category | Target Metric |
|---|---|
| CDR Credentialing Exam Participation | 80% of program graduates take the exam within 12 months of program completion |
| One-Year Pass Rate | At least 80% pass the registration exam within one year of the first attempt |
| Program Completion Rate | At least 80% of students will complete requirements within 30 months |
| Employment Rate | Of graduates who seek employment, 80% are employed in related fields within 12 months |
| Professional Preparation Satisfaction | At least 80% of graduates will indicate they "agree" that the internship prepared them for professional practice |
| Employer Satisfaction | At least 80% of employers will rate graduates' professional knowledge and skills as "above average" or "outstanding" |
| Community Practice | One year after completion, 50% of graduates will be practicing in community nutrition or public health settings |
The program also seeks to prepare graduates who are able to work with individuals from various economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Specifically, at least 80% of graduates will rate the internship experience as improving their skills in delivering information, products and/or services to a culturally varied population as "above average" or "outstanding."