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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
 
     The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899/0400 ext. 5400. After the completion of a baccalaureate degree, completion of DPD Requirements, compliance to the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, completion of the DPD Student Exit Survey and the RD Mock Exam an ADA Verification Statement is issued to each student enabling them to apply for any of the CADE Approved Accredited Dietetics Interships (DI) in the United States. A Dietetic Internship takes an average of 9 to 12 months to complete. Upon completion of a DI, students are eligible to take the “registration examination” to become a registered dietitian (RD). Dietitians provide nutrition education and prescribed diets in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health clubs. As college educators, food brokers, equipment specialists, management specialists, and in nutrition related professions.
 
Mission Statement
    To recruit, prepare, and retain students who will become leaders in the field of dietetics with a focus on knowledge requirements and learning outcomes relating to scientific and evidence base of practice, professional practice expectations, clinical and customer services, management and use of resources, and knowledge underlying the requirements for the didactic program in dietetics. This mission is defined through faculty and staff commitment to excellence in instruction, advising, research and scholarship, and involvement of students in leadership roles in professional organizations, employment, community services, and/or educational advancements.
 
DPD Goals
  1. To ensure strong curriculum and maintain accreditation that will allow graduates to master the foundation knowledge and skills and competencies for entry-level dietitian education.
  2. To enhance the dietetic workforce in the region through program improvement, recruitment, retention, and advising efforts.
  3. To prepare students to assume leadership roles through involvement in professional organizations, community activities, and/or employment
 
Accreditation Status
  The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040 ext 5400.
 
Procedures
Academic Requirements:
  • A student must assume responsibility to stay informed of current and departmental policy changes.
  • The student must take all prerequisites and corequisite courses listed in order to advance successfully in the program.
  • The student must attain a minimum grade of “C” in all required courses.
  • A required dietetics course may not be repeated more than three times in order to remain classified as a major in dietetics.
  • A student will be required to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.500 to apply to enter into DIET 314 in the junior year. The adjusted cumulative GPA of a 2.75 may be considered when enrollment limitation is not an issue.
Transfer Students:
Students who transfer to the UL Lafayette Dietetics program are subject to the rules listed above
 
 
Admission Requirements
Admission to Junior Dietetic Courses:
  • All courses listed in the freshman and sophomore years of the curriculum, except electives, must be completed.
  • A minimum grade of “C” must have been earned in all required courses taken. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500.
  • Clearance of Level I background investigation check required by health care agencies, and a TB test must be completed at the senior level.
  • Application to enter the junior year (DIET 314) must occur by April 1st of the second semester of the student's sophomore year.
 
Lab and Practicum Requirements:
  • Students must purchase a white lab coat and name tag.
  • Additional fees for labs and practicum will be added to tuition costs. Student must arrange personal transportation to and from labs and practicum rotation sites.
  • Provide evidence of hospitalization insurance ($16,750 maximum aggregate policy included in UL Lafayette registration fee for full-time students or comparable policy). Please note that the university insurance policy is supplemental in nature and provides only limited coverage. Students may want to seek additional insurance coverage. Further information about student hospitalization insurance is provided through the Office of Housing and Auxiliary Services (Room 240 of the Student Union) or your local insurance agent.
 
 
Dietetics Special Policies and Procedures
  • Additional fees for Dietetic courses, Dietetic Labs and Dietetic Distance Learning Courses will be added to tuition costs.
  • Students are encouraged to join the American Dietetic Association (ADA) at a student rate of $45.00 per year.
  • After the completion of a baccalaureate dregree, completion of DPD Requirements, compliance to the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, completion of the DPD Student Exit Survey and the RD Mock Exam, an ADA Verification Statement is issued to each student enabling them to apply for any of the CADE Approved Accredited Dietetic Internships (DI) in the United States.
  • After graduation of the dietetic program, a student must apply to an accredited post graduate Dietetic Internship (DI) program to become a Registered Dietitian.
  • Dietetic Internship programs may charge application fees, tuition, and/or program fees.
  • Application to DI program must be submitted according to each DI program’s established deadlines. Most program deadlines are either September 25th or February 15th. These dates are subject to change.
  • When applying to a DI program, a D&D Digital matching card must also be mailed by the student. The D&D card identifies the student’s DI program choices in priority preference order. A fee accompanies this matching process.
  • Successful completion of the DI permits the student to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian.
  • Due to limited dietetic internship slots nationwide, enrollment is competitive. A student may reapply as many times as they desire.
 
The Following Are In Adobe Acrobat - PDF Format  Adobe Reader
 
 
Dietetic Student Handbook
 
 
Dietetic Program Requirements Consent Form
 
 
Courses and Descriptions
 
 
Curriculum Guide
 
 
Dietetic Internship Program
 
  Thank you for your interest in our Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I believe that you will find the Lafayette area to be an excellent place to begin your preprofessional practice. The area possesses some of the finest medical and nutritional facilities needed to gain the knowledge required for Dietetic Registration. In addition, the Lafayette area contains the best in Cajun food, music, and culture, which will give any student an excellent environment to learn the field of nutrition. I have enclosed information on the program for your review.

If you should have any further questions regarding our program or if there is any further information that you need, please see our Application Information Page or contact the Director of the Department of Dietetics:


Dietetic Internship Program
College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions
UL of Lafayette Drawer 42931
Lafayette, LA 70504

Phone#: (337) 482-5724
Email: rfournet@louisiana.edu
Fax#: (337) 482-1115

Thanks again for your interest in our program.

Sincerely,
Rachel M. Fournet, Ph.D., LDN, RD - Dietetic Internship Director
 
 
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