Academic Coursework
A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for completion of the MS in Public Health Nutrition. To view a list of all courses offered by the department, please visit the General Bulletin and click on the Courses tab at the top of the page. In addition, in order to complete the university's requirements for the Master's degree, students take a written comprehensive examination in their final semester.
Program of Study-First Year
| Course Number | Course Description | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTRN 403 | Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals | 1 | ||
| NTRN 459 | Diabetes Prevention and Management | 3 | - | - |
| NTRN 529 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 3 | - | - |
| Electives | 2 Nutrition Electives (400-level or above) | 6 | - | - |
| MGRD 425 | Leadership and Professional Development Skills for Biomedical Sciences | 0 | ||
| NTRN 528 | Intro to Public Health Nutrition | - | 3 | - |
| NTRN 531 | Public Health Nutrition Field Experience | - | 2 | - |
| Elective | Nutrition Elective (400-level or above) | - | 3 | - |
| NTRN 534 | Advanced Public Health Nutrition Field Experience | - | - | 3 |
| Semester Totals: | 13 | 8 | 3 |
Program of Study-Second Year
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTRN 436 | Pediatric Nutrition | 3 |
| NTRN 530 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTRN 532C | Public Health Nutrition Field Experience | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 32 | |
Supervised Practice
A minimum of 1320 hours of supervised practice is required to receive the dietetic internship verification statement. Required rotations are as follows:
| Block | Minimum # of Weeks | Examples of Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Block | 12 | CDC, USDA FNS MW Regional Office, USDA FNS East Regional Office, MA WIC, Utah WIC, Arizona Dept of Health, Ohio Department of Health, NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| Clinical/Acute Care | 9 | Lake Health, Southwest General Medical Center, Mt. Alverna Village, Menorah Park |
| Community | 4 | Hunger Network, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, CWRU Prevention Research Center |
| Counseling | 5 | Cuyahoga County WIC, MetroHealth outpatient sites, St. Vincent Charity Bariatrics, Rainbow Peds GI, NEON, Neighborhood Family Practice |
| Food Service | 7 | Schools, long-term care facilities |
| Elective | 4 | Centers for Dialysis Care, DaVita Dialysis, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Dialysis, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Cardinal Health, Be Well Solutions, Lake Health Wellness Institute, Evi-Base, intern suggestion |
| TOTAL | 41 |
As an intern, you will be expected to be at your rotation sites a minimum of eight hours each day, in addition to completing assignments and attending meetings for your rotations. Your schedule will mimic the schedule of your preceptor and may include evening and weekend hours.
Time Off and Holidays
Students follow the University calendar during their first semester. Once supervised practice begins, the program allows for two absences in addition to University holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Additional Requirements
Before beginning supervised practice, students must have a background check completed by CWRU Public Safety and urine drug test completed by University Health Services. There is no cost to the intern.
Students must provide verification of COVID vaccines and boosters. Students must be vaccinated against influenza annually in the fall. Flu shot clinics are available on campus free of charge.
Interns will be required to drive to rotation sites. Therefore, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary.