SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY TEMPLATES FOR MFN DEGREE

The following templates are examples. Students should always consult the Graduate Program Coordinator for their individual Plan of Study. Taking courses out of sequence or other unforeseen delays may prevent timely graduation.

*Classes marked with * are offered Fall only; ** Classes marked with ** are Spring only; *** Classes marked with *** are Summer only

On Campus/Online MFN (no internship), 4 academic semesters, Comprehensive Exam Culminating Experience

Fall 1 Spring 1 Summer 1

FN 6260 Research Methods (3)*

FN 6110 Advanced Clinical Nutrition* (3)

FN 6100 Macronutrients (3)*

Total = 9 credit hours

FN 6070 Community and PH Nutrition (3)**

FN 6090 Micronutrients (3)**

Elective (3)

Total = 9 credit hours

Elective Course (3)

Total = 3 credit hours

Fall 2

   

Elective Course (3)

Elective Course (3)

FN Course for Exam Requirement (3)

FN 6980 Comprehensive Exam (1)

Total = 10 credit hours

Total Overall = 31 credit hours

   

On Campus/Online MFN + Dietetic Internship, 4 academic semesters, Professional Portfolio Culminating Experience

Fall 1 Spring 1 Summer 1

FN 6200 Introduction to Dietetic Internship (1)*

FN 6110 Advanced Clinical Nutrition* (3)

FN 6260 Research Methods (3)*

Elective Course (3)

Total = 10 credit hours

FN 6070 Community and PH Nutrition (3)**

FN 6090 Micronutrients (3)**

Elective Course (3)

FN 6210 Dietetic Internship I (1)**

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio (1)

Total = 11 credit hours

FN 6220 Dietetic Internship II (1) ***

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio (1)

Total = 2 credit hours

Fall 2    

FN 6100 Macronutrients (3)*

Elective Course (3)

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio (2)

Total = 8 credit hours

Total Overall = 31 credit hours

   

Accelerated Undergrad to On Campus/Online MFN + Dietetic Internship, 3 academic semesters, Professional Portfolio Culminating Experience

Note: This plan assumes the accelerated student is bringing in 9 credit hours of shared undergraduate/graduate credit which will be used for elective requirements of the MFN degree. 

Fall 1 Spring 1 Summer 1

FN 6200 Introduction to Dietetic Internship (1)*

FN 6100 Macronutrients (3)*

FN 6110 Advanced Clinical Nutrition* (3)

FN 6260 Research Methods (3)*

Total = 10 credit hours

FN 6070 Community and PH Nutrition (3)**

FN 6090 Micronutrients (3)**

FN 6210 Dietetic Internship I (1)**

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio (1)

Total = 8 credit hours

FN 6220 Dietetic Internship II (1)***

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio (3)

Total = 4 credit hours

Total Overall = 31 credit hours

Updated: 12/01/2025 02:05PM