West Chester University: Master of Science in Community Nutrition
The Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship (BWS DI) and West Chester University (WCU) collaborated to provide dietetic interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 33-credit-hour Master of Science in Community Nutrition (MSCN).
The Master of Science in Community Nutrition (MSCN) at West Chester University (WCU) promotes nutritional health and disease prevention in communities, emphasizing vulnerable populations. The MSCN includes core courses in nutrition science, applied nutrition, and nutrition research techniques as well as elective courses including nutrition concepts and controversies, vegetarian nutrition, nutrition education K-12, and exercise and older adults among others.
More information about the program’s mission and objectives can be found here.
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. Applications for the WCU program are accepted on a rolling basis for the fall and spring semesters. More information is detailed below for each program’s admissions and application requirements.
West Chester University
Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program
Important Dates
Applications for the West Chester University 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.
Note: Individuals can pursue the West Chester University 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
To view the West Chester University academic calendar, please click here.
MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Spring Application Cycle)
The curriculum timeline for the Spring Application Cycle can be found below:
MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Fall Application Cycle)
The curriculum timeline for the Fall Application Cycle can be found below:
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from WCU, students must complete 33 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA and at least a B or better in all classes. Information about academic standing, probation, and dismissal can be found here.
Contact Information
For questions about the West Chester University curriculum and/or specific WCU application requirements, please email Christina Riccardo at CRiccardo@wcupa.edu.
For questions about the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program and/or MS/DI pathway, please email bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.