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Preprofessional Practice
Dietetic Internship Program
 
APPLICATION INFORMATION
 
Philosophy
To provide avenues for higher education, the search for truth, and the fostering of habits of analytical, critical thought. The overall mission is to prepare and train the entry-level dietetic practitioner in the most extensive, individualized, professional, and comprehensive manner to meet the standard of excellence established by the American Dietetic Association Standards of Education.
 
Curriculum
The degree of Dietetic Internship is designed to provide advanced study in nutrition and the opportunity for research.
 
Type of Program
The type of program is a full-time Dietetic Internship granted accreditation.
 
Length of Program
The Dietetic Internship is designed to last approximately 40 weeks. The practice begins in July and ends in early May. Each week, interns rotate in various sites for 36 hours and attend 3 hours of continuing education class work.
 
Number of Students
A maximum of six (6) qualified interns are appointed annually.
 
Cost to the Student
The cost of the Dietetic Internship Program is $1,794 each semester or $3,588 total. This fee covers tuition costs and it is also used to help defray program expenses and/or enhancements. It may also cover other special costs or events. There is a non-refundable application processing fee of $30.00 which is submitted with the DI application packet.
 
Accreditation/Approval Status
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted continuing accreditation 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.
 
Admission Requirements
Admission into Dietetic Internship Program includes the following:
  1. Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree.
  2. Verification of Plan V/DPD Completion
  3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is the minimal to be reviewed.
  4. Completed seven (7) page Supervised Practice Program Application Prepared by the American Dietetic Association.
  5. A hand written letter of intent discussing professional goals, personal strengths and weaknesses, leadership potential, work experience in the field, and involvement in professional activities.
  6. Three letters of recommendation using the standard seven page from the American Dietetic Association. Reference must address student’s ability to do research at the graduate level.
  7. A personal or telephone interview will be conducted during the selection process.
  8. A non-refundable processing fee of $30.00, payable to Dietetic Internship Program- UL Lafayette.
  9. Applicants will be responsible for completing and submitting a DI/ Dietetic Internship Program Preference Mark Sense Card and $50.00 fee to D&D Digital Systems by their deadline.
 
Computer Matching Statement for Application Materials
All applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) and Preprofessional Practice Program (AP4) must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4 preference. Applicants should request this material from an ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D&D Digital Systems. This request should be made to allow turn around time for submitting by a February 14 postmark deadline. There is no charge for this material. However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant’s prioritized ranking.
 
Address request to:                                         D & D Digital Systems
                                                                      304 Main St., Suite 301
                                                                      Ames, Iowa 50010-6148
Phone:                                                                  515-292-0490
Fax:                                                                      515-663-9427
E-Mail:                                                                  dnd@netins.net
 
Expected Competence to be Attained by Graduates
Upon successful completion of the Dietetic Internship Program, the graduate will be competent for entry-level practice in the areas of clinical, community, food management, and nutrition education. The students will be eligible to take the registration exam for dietitians and become an active member of the American Dietetic Association.
 
The Following Are In Adobe Acrobat - PDF Format    Adobe Reader
 
Dietetics Internship Handbook
 
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