Completion Requirements

During the course of the program, students must meet all requirements and assignments outlined by the MSPH degree program and MSPH – Dietitian Practicum syllabus within 2.3 years from the date of initial enrollment.

MSPH Degree Completion Requirements

• Earn a minimum of 73.5 academic credits in formal coursework, 28 credits in the practicum, and 4 credits in the capstone
• Develop an Individualized Goals Analysis (IGA)
• Pass the Departmental Written Comprehensive Examination

Receive satisfactory grades of C or higher in all required courses and continuously maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 in order to remain as a degree candidate in good standing.

MSPH – Dietitian Practicum Completion Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 1109 hours of supervised experiential learning (SEL)
• Earn a minimum of 80% or Competent on all major practicum projects
  • Major clinical case study and presentation
  • Journal Club presentation
  • Mini-seminar presentation
• Adhere to the standards of professional practice and the program’s Code of Academic Integrity

A verification statement will be provided upon completion of the program.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated as follows:

• During and at the completion of each course by the instructor
• Evaluation of comprehensive exam and MSPH essay
• At the completion of each practicum rotation by the preceptor
• Self-evaluations at the completion of each practicum rotation
• Mid-term and final cumulative evaluation by the practicum program director
• Evaluations for each of the major projects and presentations

For the detailed curriculum, please see pages 49-57 of the Academic Guide.