Students who apply to the dietetic internship at the James J. Peters/Bronx VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC) and who have not previously matriculated in the MS program at NYU Steinhardt must apply to the 34-credit master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics with a concentration in Clinical Nutrition. Dietetic internship applicants must also apply to this MS program or their application to the dietetic internship will not be considered.
Students who are matriculated in the MS program at NYU at the time of acceptance to the JJPVAMC Dietetic Internship continue in the 40-credit MS degree. Upon completion of the JJPVAMC dietetic internship, they request a credit reduction from 40 to 34 credits by submitting their Dietetic Internship Verification Statements to the MS Program Director or advisor.
(*Note: Effective January 1, 2024 the eligibility requirement to sit for the credentialing examination for dietitians will be a master's degree; please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration site for details).
Upcoming Open House Sessions
Join us at one of our open houses to learn more about the James J. Peters VA Medical Center Dietetic Internship and get your questions answered.
Sessions will be held on:
- November 12, 2021 at 9 a.m. ET
- December 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. ET
- January 14, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET
Please email Dietetic Internship Director Verzhine V. Owens, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES at verzhine.owens@va.gov no later than one week before a given session to receive registration information.
Admissions
A separate application to the MS program is required. The $50 application fee is waived for applicants to the JJPVAMC DI. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For information, including the admissions process, tuition and fees, application materials and other information about the school, please visit the Steinhardt Graduate Admissions website.
The Steinhardt Graduate Admissions website has detailed information for students about tuition and living costs, non-matriculated status, and financial aid. Applicants who have non-US undergraduate credentials must present a course-by-course evaluation of their international credentials along with their completed application. A number of agencies can provide this service.
Please note: the JJVPAMC Dietetic Internship is only open to US citizens.
The deadline for admission to the MS program is February 1st.
JJPVAMC Dietetic Internship Curriculum
The following curriculum is reserved for dietetic interns at the JJPVAMC. It is designed to strengthen the clinical nutrition knowledge and skills of dietetic interns. All interns are required to be enrolled in 15 credits throughout their internship year.
Notes:
- No graduate-level course may be taken pass/fail unless that is the only grading option.
- Not all courses listed are offered every semester. Classes run only if enrollment is sufficient.
- Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken only after you have completed NUTR-GE 2190 Research Methods. Please see the sequence map for additional information.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate from the program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the JJPVAMC Dietetic Internship
First Semester — A minimum of 3 credits must be taken
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All dietetic interns' first semester at a minimum should include: | |||
|
NUTR-GE 2000 |
New Graduate Student Seminar |
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0 |
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NUTR-GE 2190 |
Research Methods |
|
3 |
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The remaining 12 credits must be within the following recommendations. You are required to take one or both of the following nutrition science courses: |
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NUTR-GE 2139 |
Advanced Nutrition: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates |
3 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2144 |
Advanced Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals |
3 |
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To reach 12 credits, select from the following courses: |
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NUTR-GE 2196 |
Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment (based on availability) |
2 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2198 |
Nutrition Counseling Theory and Practice (based on availability) |
3 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2041 |
Pediatric Nutrition |
3 |
|
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NUTR-GE 2043 |
Critical Care Nutrition |
3 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2045 |
Sports Nutrition |
3 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2194 |
Weight Management |
3 |
|
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NUTR-GE 2220 |
Nutrition in Aging |
3 |
|
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NUTR-GE 2286 |
Diseased Gut |
3 |
|
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NUTR-GE 2222 |
Nutritional Aspects of Eating Disorders |
3 |
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| NUTR-GE 2292 | Advanced Nutrition: Nutrition for Musculoskeletal | 3 | |
| NUTR-GE 2110 | Advanced Nutrition in Complementary and Alternative Therapy | 3 | |
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ELECTIVES: Graduate level courses |
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16 |
|
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Chosen with adviser approval from this or other programs and schools. Only 2000-level courses are considered graduate level. All NUTR-GE courses count for graduate credit. Please check Department or University schedules for course offerings each semester |
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CULMINATING EXPERIENCE – Choose one: |
|
3 |
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Must be taken in the final semester. |
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NUTR-GE 2061 |
Research Applications |
|
3 |
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NUTR-GE 2063 |
Research Apprenticeship by departmental permission |
3 |
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TOTAL |
34 |
A typical academic schedule for JJPVAMC Dietetic interns consists of the below coursework:
First Fall Semester (6 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUTR-GE 2190 |
Research Methods - GEHONDMS |
(required) |
3 |
|
NUTR-GE 2139 |
Advanced Nutrition Science: Proteins, Fats & Carbohydrates |
(required) |
3 |
|
NUTR-GE 2000 |
New Graduate Student Seminar - GEHONDMS |
(required) |
0 |
Spring Semester (6 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUTR-GE 2144 |
Advanced Nutrition Science: Vitamins & Minerals
|
(required) |
3 |
|
NUTR-GE 2XXX |
Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Nutrition in Aging (3) or another Advanced Clinical Nutrition course. Two courses in the Advanced Clinical Nutrition category are required. Advanced Clinical Nutrition courses are offered every semester. |
(required) |
2 |
|
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|
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Summer Sessions (6 Credits)
At least one course must be taken during the Summer session.
Recommended courses:
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR-GE 2045 | Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Sports Nutrition | 3 | |
| NUTR-GE 2222 | Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Eating Disorders | 3 | |
| NUTR-GE 2285 | Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Seminar in Advanced Nutrition: Obesity in Clinical Practice | 3 |
Second Fall Semester (16 Credits)
Research
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUTR-GE 2061 |
Research Applications - GEHONDMS |
(required) |
3 |
Electives (13 credits)
See NYU Steinhardt class schedule for additional courses.
Recommended Electives
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUTR-GE 2198 |
Nutrition Counseling Theory and Practice |
3 |
|
|
NUTR-GE 2194 |
Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Weight Management |
|
3 |
|
NUTR-GE 2041 |
Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Pediatric Nutrition |
|
3 |
|
NUTR-GE 2043 |
Adv. Clinical Nutrition: Critical Care Nutr. |
|
3 |
Meet a James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center Dietetic Internship Alum
Dja-maa Shepp completed her dietetic internship at JJPVAMC before graduating and joining the Center as a clinical dietitian.
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