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Nutrition and Food Systems vs. Dietetic Internship

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In a world of junk food, having experience with nutrition is crucial to maintaining positive lifestyles. It’s important to know which healthy foods and snacks will help people accomplish their physical goals, or promote good health, because good physical health can affect more than just how a person feels. 

If you have a passion for helping people with weight loss, staying healthy, or developing the right diet, a Nutrition and Food Systems MS can help you turn that passion into a career. To help you get you involved, The University of Southern Mississippi has developed two ways to earn your degree. Keep reading to find out which path is the best one to fit your schedule.

Traditional Online Route

With the traditional route to a Nutrition and Food Systems MS, you will be fully immersed in the online environment. This path is ideal for people who learn better in an online classroom setting. Your professors will be an extra tool at your disposal to help you master the field. You’ll have the support of your classmates, and you’ll be able to focus solely on learning the material. For more information, visit our Nutrition and Food Systems MS page!

Dietetic Internship

Another route available to you is the Dietetic Internship. This route allows students to find an internship within the field, and supplement the real-world experience for certain classes. This path is ideal for those who prefer a hands-on approach to education. With an internship, you will be able to gain experience while learning the relevant information to teach you how to be more knowledgeable in your field. For more information, check out our Nutrition and Food Systems Dietetic Internship page!

Healthy living is important, and with your passion for nutrition, you can make a great impact in the lives of others. Whether you’re interested in the online classroom or an internship, Southern Miss is prepared to help you get the most out of your passion. Visit our Nutrition and Food Systems MS page to start on the path to becoming a nutritionist! If you’re interested in the internship route, visit our Nutrition and Food Systems Dietetic Internship page. 


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