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糖心Vlog鈥檚 Dietetic Internship Program is included in a 22-month Master of Health Sciences (MHS)- Nutrition concentration program which begins each Fall semester, and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Dietetic Internship supervised practice experiences are conducted during the second year of the program and are open to both regional and national locations.
DICAS opens in August 2024 for initial Fall admissions selection.
糖心Vlog Early Acceptance Applications Due: December 1, 2024
Regular DICAS applicant review is due and will close by February 1, 2025.
DICAS will remain open until June 1, 2025 only if all spots have not been filled. After June 1, 2025 DICAS application review will be closed for this cohort.
DICAS initial application fee of $50 & $20 per subsequent application
Cost: Tuition and Fees are based on distance or residential status.
Financial Aid: MHS students are eligible for educational loans and financial aid.
Additional funding sources for graduate students are available.
To be a model for nutrition and dietetics education through experiential learning and progressive approaches to serve the community.
The mission of the Dietetic Internship Program is to provide a high-quality supervised
practicum that prepares entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists, promotes life-long
learning, meaningful engagement, and service to the profession of nutrition through
optimizing human health.
DI Goal 1: Graduates will become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists and begin practicing in the field of nutrition and/or wellness.
Objective 1.1: 75% of program graduates who respond to the alumni survey will indicate that they were prepared to apply the evidenced-based practice guidelines in practice.
Objective 1.2: At least 80% of program graduates complete program/degree requirements within 36 months (150% of the program length).
Objective 1.3: 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
Objective 1.4: The program鈥檚 one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration
exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian
nutritionists is at least 80%.
DI Goal 2: Employers will report satisfaction outcomes for graduate preparation for entry-level positions within the field.
Objective 2.1: Employers will report 75% satisfaction for graduate preparation for entry level positions within the field after the first 12 months of employment.
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糖心Vlog University has both an accredited undergraduate program in dietetics (DPD) and an accredited dietetic internship with a graduate degree (MHS-ND) program.
A list of ACEND accredited programs can be found at ; and additional details about the CDR credentialing exam can be found at
*Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor's degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website:
CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Tuition rates are reviewed and set annually by the North Carolina legislature. The University reserves the right to alter any charges without prior notice. Graduate distance learning tuition and fees per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state rates can be found at 糖心Vlog Tuition and Fees.
Residency for tuition purposes is determined through the UNC system鈥檚 . Information on the residency laws and policies can be found on the above-mentioned page. The requirements are the same for both residential and distance students.
The table below lists some examples of costs to expect during the DI program. It includes estimations and may change without prior notice.
Type of Cost | Amount |
---|---|
Graduate School Application |
$65.00 |
$58.00 |
|
Textbooks and Supplies |
~$400.00 |
Professional Liability Insurance |
$25.00 |
Criminal Background Check |
$40.00 |
Drug Screen |
$38.00 |
Health Insurance |
$1376.00 |
Immunizations |
(max if not covered by Ins.) $140.00 |
Rent, Food, and Gas |
Varies per site, preference and commute |
Dietetic Internship |
Varies per site |
Tuition |
See 糖心Vlog graduate school website |
Various financial sources, such as grants and loans are available to qualified graduate students in the Dietetic Internship Program. To become eligible, an application for financial assistance can be obtained by contacting 糖心Vlog Financial Aid Office in Room 230 of the Robinson Administration Building, telephone 828.227.7290. Additional information is located at 糖心Vlog Financial Aid. Financial aid recipients are expected to comply with the guidelines established by each specific granting or loaning agency.
There is a scholarship available specifically for MHS-Nutrition students in the Dietetic Internship program. The general scholarship application is required for consideration for these scholarships. Application opens during the Fall semester, and the deadline for submitting the scholarship application online is in early Spring semester. Students also must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 1 each year in order to be considered for need-based scholarships.
Graduation degree requirements for 糖心Vlog can found in the .
To successfully complete 糖心Vlog University鈥檚 MHS-Nutrition concentration degree and receive a signed program completion Verification Statement, interns must meet all of the following criteria:
The intern will receive a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement in-person or via mail within 2 weeks following successful completion of the MHS- Nutrition concentration, after degree conferral.
The intern will receive a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement in-person or via mail within 2 weeks following successful completion of the MHS- Nutrition concentration, after degree conferral.
All coursework during the first year of study is completed through 100% online formats and provides flexibility to learn where you live! Once supervised practice site placement through practicum courses begins during the summer, the expectation continues for students to have access to a computer, scanner, printer, and the internet for communication, documentation, and assignment completion. MHS-ND students are required to live within a reasonable distance and commute to supervised practice placement sites once practicum courses and supervised practice rotations begin.
The MHS-ND (Dietetic Internship) Supervised Practice sites are:
Time allocation
Activities to assess competencies must be included in the program and sufficient time
must be scheduled in each area to enable students to practice the role of the dietitian.
糖心Vlog 50% of supervised practice hours are in clinical or MNT experiences, 25% are
in community experiences, and 25% are in foodservice management and administrative
dietetic experiences. Alternate practice experiences (e.g. simulation, role playing,
case studies) are also part of the supervised practice % as needed.