Cedar Crest College: Master in Nutrition

The Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship (BWS DI) and Cedar Crest College (CCC) collaborated to provide dietetic interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 36-credit-hour Master in Nutrition program.

The Cedar Crest College (CCC) Master in Nutrition program offers graduate students the opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary and individualized course of study that will best meet the student’s professional goals. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based interventions in the education and treatment of health challenges in populations. In addition, students will develop the skills needed to define, advocate and affect change in health policy. Those who pursue the MS/DI pathway through CCC and BWS DI will have the opportunity to earn 12 credits from the DI to put toward the 36 required master’s degree credits.

In addition to the Master in Nutrition program, dietetic interns may also pursue CCC’s Modular Master of Science or Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science program. A fact sheet about CCC’s dietetic internship degree options may be found here and more information about the program’s mission and objectives can be found here.

Interns also have the opportunity to apply to several other CCC programs, such as the Master of Science in Integrated Exercise Science (MSIES), the Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Master of Public Health (MPH), and the Master of Business administration (MBA) program. All of these programs will help interns meet the master’s degree requirement to be eligible for the RD Exam.

The mission of the CCC Master in Nutrition is to develop leaders in the field of health promotion and disease prevention by providing educational experiences that provide the opportunity for students to gain the competencies and skills needed to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health programming to meet the needs of diverse populations locally, nationally and globally.

Admission and Application Requirements

Individuals interested in this pathway will need to apply separately to each program as part of the MS/DI pathway application process. More information is detailed below for each program’s admissions and application requirements. Students who are not accepted to the BWS DI are welcome to submit the remaining required materials and have their application reviewed for acceptance to the CCC Master in Nutrition.

Cedar Crest College

The admission requirements for Cedar Crest College are as follows:

  • Applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0-point scale
  • GRE scores are optional but welcomed: Target scores for the GRE are at the 30th percentile for each section. Without the GRE included, more weight will be on references on the letter of application.

More information about admission and application requirements can be found here.

BWS DI applicants who choose to apply to CCC may utilize their DICAS application materials instead of completing CCC’s standard admission process. Applicants will be required to complete a Release of Information Form allowing BWS DI to share their DICAS application. This application will be used in place of the letters of recommendation and current resume that lists all previous professional, job, and volunteer experiences. Interns will still be required to submit official transcripts which confirm conferred degree status to the CCC office of the Registrar.

Through the CCC Professional Excellence Program, BWS DI interns are offered a 15% tuition discount on each of their three graduate program options (Master in Nutrition, Modular Master of Science [Business], or Master of Science in Integrated Exercise Science).

For the most up-to-date information regarding tuition and fees for CCC, click here. Information about financial aid and loans can be found on the CCC website here. CCC’s office for Student Financial Services is dedicated to working with families to make a CCC education affordable so that students can achieve their dreams.

Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program

  • Official Transcript
    • MS/DI Pathway: Letter of acceptance into the chosen graduate program provided to BWS DI before Orientation
    • DI-Only Pathway: Official transcript from a graduate program that has either been completed or in progress. Or letter of acceptance into a graduate program provided to BWS DI before Orientation
  • Valid DPD Verification Statement
  • A 3.0 GPA is preferred, but not required
  • Note: BWS DI does not require a Graduate Record Examination score (GREs)

To apply to the BWS DI Program, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Register and submit the following DICAS requirements:
    1. Academic requirements
    2. Write a personal statement
    3. Submit 3 letters of recommendation
    4. Resume
  2. Complete your BWS DI Program Plan (submitted via DICAS)

BWS DI applicants who choose to apply to CCC may utilize their DICAS application materials instead of completing CCC’s standard admission process. Applicants will be required to complete a Release of Information Form allowing BWS DI to share their DICAS application. The Release of Information Form is due within 48 hours of acceptance to the BWS DI program. This application will be used in place of the letters of recommendation and current resume that lists all previous professional, job, and volunteer experiences. Interns will still be required to submit official transcripts that confirm conferred degree status to the CCC Office of the Registrar.

Tuition for the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program is $12,500 for applicants who have graduated from, are currently attending, or plan to complete their MS/DI with Cedar Crest College. BWS DI covers professional liability insurance, a background check, HIPAA and OSHA training, and 1-year student memberships to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and Nutrition Care Manual in the tuition, so there are no additional program fees. Applicants can also save an additional $500 off their tuition by applying through our early decision process.

For those utilizing student loans for their MS program, interns can also apply any remaining student loan dollars to their dietetic internship tuition. Personalized payment plans are also available. More information can be found here.

Important Dates

Applications for the Cedar Crest College and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship MS/DI program are accepted during the spring and fall application cycles. Other important dates specific to the BWS DI program can be found here.

Spring Application Cycle Deadlines

BWS DI Application Deadline: February 15th*
Graduate School Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Cedar Crest College admits students on a rolling basis for the fall semester start date. For the spring application cycle, the dietetic internship will start in February, as outlined in the MS/DI curriculum below.

*Apply to BWS DI by January 15th to qualify for our Early Decision Discount.
Apply to CCC Here

Fall Application Cycle Deadlines

BWS DI Application Deadline: October 15th*
Graduate School Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Cedar Crest College admits students on a rolling basis for the fall semester start date. For the fall application cycle, the dietetic internship will start in August, as outlined in the MS/DI curriculum below.

*Apply to BWS DI by September 15th to qualify for our Early Decision Discount.
Apply to CCC Here

Note: Individuals can pursue the Cedar Crest College and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship MS/DI Program without adhering to the exact application schedule above. If you are interested in customizing your timeline, please email bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.

MS/DI Curriculum

The course schedule was developed to ensure that the students were enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits to attain and maintain education loan eligibility. Students who are not reliant upon loans and therefore not tied to a six credit minimum enrollment status may work with their CCC Master in Nutrition Academic advisor to design a course schedule that fits their needs and aligns with the BWS completion timeline. For example, a student may opt to begin graduate courses before their BWS internship rotations begin or prior to the above scheduled start of the Masters in Nutrition. Note: this adjustment in timeline will not result in earlier completion of the DI or the Masters but will allow for a lighter course load during the DI and Masters.

To view the Cedar Crest College academic calendar, please click here.

MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Spring Application Cycle)

The curriculum timeline for the Spring Application Cycle can be found below:

Fall 1 (August-December) Spring 1 (January-May) Summer 1 (June-August) Fall 2 (August-December)
18 months
  • MHS 600
  • MHS 603

6 Credits
  • MHS 602
  • MHS 614

6 Credits

BWS DI Program Begins (Feb)
  • MHS 604
  • MHS Capstone I

6 Credits

BWS DI Program
  • MHS Capstone II
  • MHS 601

6 Credits

12 Credits PLA granted upon verification of successful completion of all DI CRDNs.

BWS DI Program Ends (Oct)

DI Verification Statement

MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Fall Application Cycle)

The curriculum timeline for the Fall Application Cycle can be found below:

Fall 1 (August-December) Spring 1 (January-May) Summer 1 (June-August) Fall 2 (August-November)
17 months
  • MHS 600
  • MHS 603

6 Credits

BWS DI Program Begins (Aug)
  • MHS 602
  • MHS 614

6 Credits

BWS DI Program Ends (Apr)
  • MHS 604
  • MHS Capstone I

6 Credits
  • MHS Capstone II
  • MHS 601

6 Credits

12 Credits PLA granted upon verification of successful completion of all DI CRDNs.

DI Verification Statement

Graduation Requirements

The CCC Master in Nutrition is conducted completely online. Students will need access to a computer and working internet connection. Students must also be familiar with using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Resources for online learning can be accessed on the CCC website within the CCC online link here. A total of 36 graduate coursework credits are needed for completion of the degree, which includes core courses, capstone courses, nutrition courses, and electives. A list of available courses can be found here. Those who pursue the BWS DI + CCC MS/DI Pathway will have the opportunity to earn 12 master’s credits in their DI, which may be put toward the 36 required credits.

A practicum or thesis summer workshop is also required (no credits). All students entering the Practicum or Thesis sequence must participate in the Pre-Practicum or Pre-Thesis Workshop/Seminar and complete all associated work. Failure to do so will result in removal from Practicum I or Thesis I.

The degree conferred through the CCC Master in Nutrition is a Master of Health Science (MHSc).

Contact Information

For questions about the Cedar Crest College curriculum and/or specific CCC application requirements, please email sage@cedarcrest.edu.

For questions about the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program and/or MS/DI pathway, please email bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.