Academics
Dietetic students will be required to complete the Kinesiology and Health MS degree in following the requirements outlined under the Exercise Science and Health concentration. Recently, the degree requirements were changed to a total of 30 credit hours to more closely align with the Ohio Board of Regents guidelines.
A program of study is specified in an individual academic plan approved by the student’s guidance committee. This committee will include the Internship program director and/or nutrition faculty. The degree includes research coursework,
Sample Program of Study*
| Course Number | |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Statistics (3) | |
|
KNH 668 |
Advanced Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity (3) |
|
KNH 621 |
Research Foundations in Kinesiology and Health (3) |
|
KNH 654 |
Physical Activity Motivation (3) |
|
KNH 553 |
Advanced Nutrition Assessment and Counseling (3) |
|
KNH 640 |
Internship (9) |
|
KNH 600 |
Independent Reading |
|
KNH 620 |
Research Experience (3) |
|
KNH 685 |
Exercise, Aging, and Health Promotion (3) |
*Students must satisfy the requirements outlined under the Exercise and Health Science concentration. The table above simply shows one possible roadmap.
Dietetic Internship Experience Hours
1. Clinical (13 weeks = 464 hours)
2. Community (12 weeks = 432 hours)
3. Food Service (8 weeks = 256 hours)
4. Elective Rotation (2 weeks = 64 hours)
5. Staff Relief (2 weeks = 64 hours)
2. Community (12 weeks = 432 hours)
3. Food Service (8 weeks = 256 hours)
4. Elective Rotation (2 weeks = 64 hours)
5. Staff Relief (2 weeks = 64 hours)
TOTAL = 1280 Hours
The preceding table does not reflect all of the academic requirements to earn a graduate degree. A complete list of academic requirements for a graduate degree in Kinesiology and Health with an Exercise and Health Science concentration is located online.
All students must complete all dietetic internship program requirements in order to graduate and receive a verification statement to be submitted to ACEND.
Miami University has established a time limit for completion of Master’s degrees of five years. Please refer to the Miami University Graduate School website for this policy, http://blogs.miamioh.edu/miamipolicies/?p=2740.