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  Dietetic Internship

Dear Prospective Dietetic Intern:

Thank you for your interest in the Dietetic Internship at Texas Woman's University - Denton. Our program combines the dietetic internship with a graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in one of five degree programs. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student qualifies to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).

Our Combined program has a General Emphasis.  Internship practice sites are selected that will provide interns with a broad range of experience in both traditional and emerging practice settings. Besides the required practice sites to achieve the required competencies, students have the opportunity to complete other rotations in a variety of settings to meet their educational or special interest needs.  Some of these settings include wellness and diabetes centers, computer menu support companies and business and entrepreneurial enterprises.

I invite you to search our web site for more information regarding the university and our department at http://www.twu.edu/hs/nfs/.  After reviewing these materials, please feel free to contact me with further questions. Thank you again for considering our program and best of luck as you plan your future to become a Registered Dietitian!

Sincerely,

Martha L. Rew, M.S., R.D., L.D.                 
Associate Clinical Professor, Dietetic Internship Director
940/898-2657   mrew@mail.twu.edu 
 

This information is valid until February 15, 2008.


COMBINED MASTER'S
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP - GENERAL EMPHASIS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION
FOOD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
FOOD SCIENCE
EXERCISE AND SPORTS NUTRITION
(INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE)
M.B.A./MS FOOD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
(DUAL DEGREE)

Introduction

The Dietetic Internship (DI) is offered in combination with a Master of Science degree at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.   The DI requires successful completion of at least 1000 clock hours of supervised practice as part of a General Emphasis program.  The Dietetic Internship/Master's Degree consists of a minimum of 45 graduate credit hours which includes master's requirements and supervised practice credits.

Students completing the academic requirements from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) are eligible for a Dietetic Internship (DI).  Upon successful completion of the DI, students are eligible to write the registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian.

The TWU-Denton Dietetic Internship/Master's Degree Program is currently granted accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL  60606-6995, 312/899-4876.

Program Mission
The mission of the dietetic internship program is to provide a quality educational program that prepares students for successful completion of the registration examination; for careers that meet current and future practice needs; and to provide research experiences through the achievement of the master's degree component.

Program Goals

  1. To provide competently-trained dietitians to meet current and future employment needs thereby contributing to the economic development of the State of Texas and elsewhere.
  2. To contribute to the scientific base of knowledge with opportunities for basic and applied research in a variety of areas.
  3. To provide supervised practice in the traditional practice settings of general hospitals, school foodservice, and community-based programs and emerging settings such as wellness programs, marketing and sales, and entrepreneurial ventures.
  4. To encourage students to develop leadership skills through participation in professional and community service activities.
  5. To promote a cooperative working relationship between the university and the community for the mutual benefit of both entities.

General Information:

  • Number of applications received in 2007:  35
  • Average GPA range:  3.25 - 4.0
  • Number of intern positions:  14
  • Overall Pass Rate on R.D. exam (last 5 years):  100%

Supervised Practice Sites:

The Dietetic Internship program coordinates with more than 60 supervised practice sites around the Denton/Dallas/Fort Worth area. During the internship, students will gain experience and practice skills in facilities such as major regional medical centers, community hospitals, university and public school foodservice facilities and various community/preventive health agencies.  Although some rotation sites are determined by the program, students are encouraged to select other sites that reflect their career goals and aspirations.  Efforts are made to place students in rotations that meet program goals and student needs. 

DI/Master's Degree Calendar (Full-time Option):
 

February 15, 2008 Postmark deadline for application packets to TWU and computer matching materials to D & D Digital Systems (see further instructions).
April 22, 2008 Notification Day
April 23, 2008 Appointment Day
Fall 2008 Begin graduate studies
Spring 2009 DI Orientation (one semester) Continue graduate studies
June - Dec, 2009 DI Supervised Practice Experience (minimum 1000 hours).  R.D. eligibility upon successful completion of the program
Spring 2010 Take Registration Examination
Spring or Summer 20010 Projected completion of the Master's Degree

Note: The part-time option for supervised practice program extends the DI rotations into the spring and/or summer of the following year.

Program Format:

The TWU/DI program is pleased to offer variety within the program to meet students' needs in our diverse and ever changing world. The specialized format aims to optimally prepare the individual student to enter the dietetics profession.
Full-time option: 40 hours/week, June - December
Part-time option: Minimum 4 days and 30 hours per week, June - May or until all program requirements are met.  The hours are usually scheduled on three consecutive days during the work week.
Choice of Master's degree: Student may choose one of the five Master of Science degrees offered by the NFS department.  These are:

Nutrition
Food Systems Administration
Food Science
Exercise and Sports Nutrition (Interdisciplinary)
M.B.A./M.S. Food Systems Administration (dual degree)

If a qualified student already has an advanced degree in the area of nutrition or a closely related area, ie, Food Science, Food Systems Administration, Public Health, etc., then no additional degree would be required. However, the student would be required to meet the course and supervised practice requirements of the internship.

If a qualified student already has an advanced degree in a non-related area, ie, history, marketing, etc., the departmental degree requirements would be required.

Admission Requirements:

Students interested in the Combined DI/Master's program must meet the following criteria:
  1. Verification Statement showing completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics curriculum or Declaration of Intent to Complete DPD (obtain from your DPD Director).  The Verification Statement completion date must show recency of education within five years.
  2. Grade Point Average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of all coursework.
  3. Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better on required science courses and upper level nutrition and foodservice management courses.
  4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a preferred minimum score of 350 on the verbal portion and 450 on the quantitative.
  5. 1-2 page resume providing evidence of work and volunteer experience related to the intended field of study.
  6. Admission to TWU Graduate School. Note: DI selections are made prior to and separately from The Graduate School Admission process. If you are appointed into the DI program but are denied admission into The Graduate School, your DI appointment would be forfeited at that time. Please refer to the TWU Graduate Catalog for admission requirements. (Request from TWU or review on-line at http://www4.twu.edu/o-grad.).

    7. Note: Admission to all programs at TWU are open to qualified male and female students.

Application Process:

Applications to the MS/Dietetic Internship and The Graduate School are two separate processes.  Completed applications must be mailed directly to the addresses given below.  Failure to mail these applications as directed may result in your application not being considered.  All application materials are the property of TWU's Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and will not be returned to the applicant.

1. Application to TWU's MS/Dietetic Internship:

  1. Submit a completed ADA Application Form  (the original plus 4 copies).
  2. DA Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)/Academic Requirements (original only).
    3.  
  3. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. These are in addition to the transcripts sent to The Graduate School.
  4. Three letters of recommendation (one professor in nutrition, one professor in foodservice management and one work supervisor).  Use the Standard ADA Waiver/Recommendation Form.  Copies allowed with an original signature from the recommender.
  5. One copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
  6. A handwritten letter of application (original plus 4 copies). This letter should include your reasons for applying to this DI/Master's program, your interest in dietetics, your past work experiences, perceived strengths and areas for growth, and short-term and future professional goals (business letter format, maximum of two pages).
  7. Fee - None 
  8. Supplemental Information Page (original plus 4 copies)  This typed page should include the following:

Name:
SS#:
Email Address:
Degree Seeking:

  • Describe a situation you have had in which you did not get along with another person (either in a work or personal situation) and how you handled that event.  There in not necessarily a right or wrong answer - just tell us what your experience was and what you learned from it.
  • Tell us something about yourself that we might not know about in a regular classroom situation.  It could be travels you have had, your family, unique hobbies or interests, etc.

    Send to:

Martha L. Rew, MS, RD, LD
Dietetic Internship Director
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425888 
Denton, TX  76204-5888
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 (postmarked)

2. Application to TWU's Graduate School: Submit immediately AFTER you have been accepted to the TWU Dietetic Internship Program in April.

  1. Submit the online Graduate School application. 
  2. Pay $30 non-refundable application fee, payable to TWU Graduate Admission.
  3. Submit GRE scores
  4. Submit ALL official college transcripts to:

    Office of Graduate Admissions
    Texas Woman's University
    ACT 7
    P.O. Box 425649
    Denton, TX 76204-5649
  5. Submit one to two page resume to: Dr. Bruce Grossie, Dept NFS Graduate Admissions, Box 425888, Denton, TX  76204.

Applications to the dietetic internship program and to the Graduate School are two separate processes. Completed applications must be mailed directly to the above offices. All application materials are the property of TWU's Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and will not be returned to the applicant.

Selection Process:
A Selection Committee, comprised of departmental faculty and area dietitians, reviews all qualified applications received by the deadline date. Application materials are evaluated by objective criteria in the areas of GPA, GRE, professional interests and goals, work experience (paid and/or volunteer -- some hospital dietary experience is encouraged), and letters of recommendation. Note: Texas Woman's University will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or handicap.

Computer Matching Process:
All applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI preferences. Applicants should request this material from any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or from D&D Digital Systems. This request should be made to allow turnaround time for submitting by the postmark deadline. There is no charge for this material.  However, there is a $50 charge for computer matching that is due to D&D Digital Systems with the applicant's prioritized ranking mark/sense card.

Schedule of Dates 1. Obtain preference mark/sense card and instructions from your Didactic Program Director or by writing:
         D&D Digital Systems
         304 Main Street, Suite 301
         Ames, Iowa 50010
         Phone: 515/292-0490
         Fax: 515/663-9427
         Email: dnd@netins.net
Postmarked by:
February 15, 2008		 2. Submit mark/sense card with prioritized list of AP4/Internship choices and matching fee of $50 by certified mail to D&D Digital Systems.  The applicant should check with D&D Digital systems if certified mail receipt is not returned within three weeks.
Postmarked by:
February 15, 2008		 3. Submit application packet by certified mail to TWU's Dietetic Internship program.
April 21, 2008 4. NOTIFICATION DAY.  Date by which all applicants will be provided their personal matching results from D & D Digital Systems via posting on the D & D Internet site at:
www.dnddigital.com
April 22, 2008 5.

 

 APPOINTMENT DAY.  Applicants should telephone or fax the Program Director to confirm the acceptance or rejection of the computer match by 5pm CST.  A written confirmation is required within one week of appointment day.  * Note: Local students can place their letter in the Director's departmental mailbox.
           Martha L. Rew, MS, RD, LD
           Dietetic Internship Director
           Texas Woman's University
           Dept of Nutrition and Food Sciences
           P.O. Box 425888
           Denton, TX  76204-5888
           PHONE: 940/898-2657 
           FAX:      940/898-2634
April 24, 2008 6. The DI Director will send a letter to interns confirming their appointment.

Estimated Expenses:
The expenses listed are approximations.  Actual costs may be more or less than these estimates.

The estimates are based on minimum program length of 45 graduate credit hours for the Combined Master's/Dietetic Internship.
 

 
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees

$9,864

$23,112

 Per 45 hours, graduate credit hours*
Room Fees

1,500

1500

 Per semester, semi-private room

2,300

2300

 Per semester, private room
On Campus Meal Plans 980-1,195 980-1,195 Per semester, optional
Off Campus Room & Board Varies Varies
Texts and Supplies 300 300 Per semester
Liability Insurance 30 30 One-time expense
Criminal Background/Drug Screening
75
 75 One-time expense; average cost
ADA Membership 43 43 Annual fee
Lab Coats (2) 60 60 One-time expense
ID Badge 10 10 One-time expense
TDA State Meeting 200 200 Estimated expense
Immunization Fee Varies Varies
Physical Exam Fee Varies Varies
Transportation Costs Varies Varies 125 days of travel to and from facilities
Taskstream Enrollment 39 39  

*Note:  Fees do not include property deposit or assigned course fees, and are subject to change without prior notice.  Based on current Fall 2006 rates.

  • See section on Departmental Scholarships/Graduate Assistantships/Financial Aid

Transportation:
Transportation to the facilities is the responsibility of the intern. It is necessary that the student have access to an automobile in good working condition and be able to drive within a one hour or 60 mile radius in a busy metropolitan area for certain rotations. Geographic considerations are granted whenever possible.

Graduate Housing:
It is the intern's responsibility to select and provide his/her own housing.  Accommodations are available on campus for graduate students, including single parents and families. For information contact University Housing at 940.898.3676.

Departmental Scholarships:
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences awards academic scholarships each year. Awards of $1000 or more for a full academic year results in out-of-state tuition waivers for out-of-state students.  Scholarship deadlines are set each spring, around March 1st,  for the following academic year. More information and a separate application form to apply for these scholarships can be obtained by contacting the department at 940/898-2636 or going to the website at: www.twu.edu/hs-nfs/scholarapp01word.doc.Note: Scholarship application deadlines occur before internship appointments are made. Therefore, it is in the student's best interest to make application to NFS scholarship before the deadline date.

University Scholarships:
Full-time graduate students are also eligible for university scholarships. Information and application deadlines may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425408, Denton, TX 76204-3408 or going to their Web site at www.twu.edu/finaid/.

Graduate Assistantships:
Graduate assistantships are available to selected students who have been accepted into the degree program. Financial support includes a monthly stipend and an out-of-state tuition waiver for half-time employment (20 hrs/wk). Research assistantships may be available from individual faculty members in the department. Inquiries should be made to the Chair of the department at 940.898.2658.

Financial Aid:
TWU maintains an the Financial Aid Office which provides financial assistance to qualified students. Aid may be awarded in the form of work, grants, loans, assistantships, scholarships or some combination of these. Please refer to the current graduate catalog for more details and deadlines for application and refer to their Web site at www.twu.edu/finaid.

A Final Comment...
The faculty in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences welcomes the opportunity to meet with prospective students. To obtain more information, contact us at your convenience. Thank you for your interest in Texas Woman's University!
 

Martha Rew, MS, RD, LD
Dietetic Internship Director
Texas Woman's University
Dept. of Nutrition and Food Sciences
P.O. Box 425888
Denton,  TX 76204-5888		 Phone:  940.898.2657
Email:  mrew@mail.twu.edu
Web site:  http://www.twu.edu/hs/nfs/


Updated December 7, 2007

Department of Nutrition & Food Sciences

NFS - Denton Campus Old Main Building 307 P.O. Box 425888 Denton, TX 76204-5888 Telephone: (940) 898-2636

E-mail: nutrfdsci@mail.twu.edu 

NFS - Houston Campus  6700 Fannin Houston, TX 77030-2343 Telephone: (713) 794-2371

E-mail: nfs-houston@mail.twu.edu 

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