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DIETETIC
INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION
MATERIALS
For Applications Due February 15, 2005
DEPARTMENT
OF
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES
DIVISION OF THE
COLLEGE
OF
EDUCATION AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
409/880-8663
FAX 409/880-8666
DIETETIC
INTERNSHIP
A
dietetic intern who enters the program as a dietitian licensed by the State of
Texas (LD) may petition to receive credit for those DI rotations in which he/she
has extensive experiences and competence.
Experiences to be applied toward DI credit are determined on an
individual basis at the discretion of the program director and clinical
instructor.
Upon satisfactory completion
of the DI, each intern is eligible to take the Registration Examination for
Dietitians and become an active member of the American Dietetics
Association. Assistance is given in
preparation for the registration exam and job placement.
Learning experiences are
provided by classes, conferences, seminars, projects, and individual instruction
with emphasis on developing responsibility as a professional staff member. Interns are evaluated on the basis of
professional growth, effectiveness in each rotation, and performance on class
projects. Counseling sessions are
held on a formal and informal basis throughout the
program.
Clinical rotations include
general medicine, cardiac rehab outpatient counseling, diabetes, longterm care, pharmaceutical sales, and baratrics. Food
service systems management rotations provide experiences in patient food
service, school food service, quality assurance, sanitation, purchasing,
inventory systems, computers/information processing, menu analysis, and recipe
standardization. Students also
rotate through the following community/public health areas: Nutrition and Services for Seniors, Beaumont City Health Department Environmental
Health, Health Promotion, WIC, University Research, University Teaching and the
Educational Technology.
GRADUATE
CREDIT
The
DI requires the completion of a total of 21 graduate hours. Fifteen of these hours may be applied
toward an advanced degree. Students
are strongly encouraged to continue graduate study beyond the DI. For more information on graduate
studies, request a copy of the general catalog from:
GRADUATE
ADMISSIONS
P O
409/880-8356
Courses in the DI
include:
The Dietetic Practitioner (3
hours) -
Advanced didactic preparation in dietetics. Includes nutritional
assessment, charting, counseling skills, and medical nutrition therapy
calculations. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into Lamar University DI.
Dietetic Seminar (6
hours)
- Study of the delivery of nutritional services and consultation for
individuals, families, and institutions.
Students complete projects in client education, clinical nutrition,
public health, food service management and related activities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lamar
University DI.
Dietetic Practicum (6 hours)
-
Supervised practice which includes an average of 32 hours per week field
experience in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food
service management. Rotations
include hospitals and other health care facilities, community nutrition sites,
and food service facilities.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lamar University DI.
Field Experience (6
hours) –
Enhances the supervised practice by offering experiences for the intern to
prioritize assignments, build on time management skills, thoroughly and
accurately complete activities and understand the core competencies.
THE UNIVERSITY AND
COMMUNITY
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Applications
Applications must be
postmarked by February 15, 2005.
Successful candidates for the 9 appointments will be notified in April
via computer matching for the class that begins in the
summer.
To
be considered for admission, all application materials must be postmarked by the
due date. It is advisable to mail
early to insure arrival by the deadline.
A self-addressed postcard may be included in the packet to be returned to
the applicant. This type of
notification is economical and indicates that the packet arrived safely. In addition, applicants must hold or
show plans to complete an ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning
the program.
The
selection of dietetic interns is made from the best qualified candidates without
discrimination for any nonmerit reason such as race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status/children, or
disability. Applications that meet
the admission criteria are rated by a 6-member selection committee. The committee rates the applicants using
objective criteria and a point system.
The evaluation is based on:
•academic work and
references
•work
experience
•scholarship
•extracurricular
activities/honors
•letter of
application
•overall neatness and
satisfactory completion of application packet
Computer
Matching
All
applicants must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions
and a mark/sense card to prioritize their Dietetic Internship preferences. Applicants should request this material
from any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D&D Digital
Systems. This request should be
made early enough to allow turnaround time for submission by the February 15
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
Ph 515/292-0490
Fx
515/663-9427
email:
Application materials will
not be returned.
Application
Fee
The
application fee to the Lamar University DI is $25.00. Make check/money order payable to
Financial
Assistance
The
American Dietetic Association Foundation provides a limited number of
scholarships to qualified students.
Applications should be requested from the ADA Foundation in the student's
senior year. Dietetic students are
also eligible to apply for guaranteed loans. To apply for financial aid
(scholarships, grants, loans) at
Director of Financial
Aid
409/880-8450
Housing
The
student housing program is designed to supplement the academic program by
providing opportunities for social and intellectual development and recreation
in an educational environment. A
variety of living styles include semi-private rooms, modern furniture, carpet,
central heating and air conditioning.
Interns who do not feel the
residence hall program meets their personal needs may elect to find living
accommodations off campus.
Questions concerning housing
system, its policies, room and board rates, should be directed
to:
Student Housing Office
409/880-8111
Transportation
Interns are responsible for
their own transportation to
Duty Hours/Sick
Leave/Vacation
Interns are generally
scheduled for a 32-hour work week.
Sick leave is allowed; however, time must be made up. A Student Health Service is
available. University holidays are
observed. Students may
NOT schedule personal vacation during any hours/days of the
internship program.
Personnel
Appearance
Interns are required to wear
white lab coats (with LU patch)over professional street
clothing during some rotations.
Other rotations require a designated uniform. Students also wear a name
badge during all rotations. Further
dress code policies (body piercing, etc.) are discussed once a student matches
to the program.
Insurance
Interns are required to have
professional liability insurance as well as health insurance and automobile
insurance.
Time Commitment
The
DI at
Once matched to the program,
interns are given a health statement form which requires documentation of
immunization status, etc. Forms
must be completed prior to the program start-up date in the
summer.
Those interns who apply to
the program prior to completing a B.S. degree and all DPD courses must provide a
final, official transcript and verification statement no later than the
last day of June.
Department of Family and
Consumer Sciences
DI APPLICATION
CHECKLIST
Please follow all directions
carefully as an incomplete application cannot be considered. Send ALL materials (#1-7 below)
directly to
PLEASE CHECK
(%)WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED ITEMS
#1-6:
1. Supervised
Practice Program Application Form.
Access the 2004 standardized Supervised Practice Program application form
at: http://www.depdpg.org/ and clicking on:
DI application documents and additional information near the bottom of the page.
_____
2. Provide other
work experience on the form provided at: http://hal.lamar.edu/~fcs_dept/degreeprog.html
3. Letter of
application
Letter is to be
handwritten
Use dark ink that will copy
well.
Use standard 8 1/2" by 11"
typing paper
Letter should be no longer
than two pages in length
Address the following in your
letter:
Discuss your goals and how
they developed. Include specific
experiences, responsibilities, and/or special interests. Discuss steps you are taking to reach
your goals.
Discuss specific strengths
you have to offer both the DI and the profession of dietetics. Also address skills you need to
improve/develop in order to become a competent
practitioner.
Discuss your reason for
applying to the Lamar University DI as well as expectations you have regarding
the program.
Discuss your interest in
obtaining an advanced degree.
4. OFFICIAL
transcripts from ALL colleges OR universities attended. Submit a separate, OFFICIAL transcript
from all colleges or universities, even if college credits are reflected on the
OFFICIAL transcript of another university.
If OFFICIAL transcripts must be sent separately, they still must meet the
postmark deadline.
5. One original copy
of Didactic Program in Dietetics approval sheet signed by advisor (also called
"Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree" or "Verification Statement").
6. Three references
using the 2004 standardized DI recommendation forms. They may be accessed
At: http://www.depdpg.org/ and
clicking on: DI application documents and additional information near the bottom
of the page.
One from academic
advisor
One from a major
professor
One from your most recent or
most relevant work supervisor. (If you have not been employed, a third
professor may be used.)
_____ 7. Check/Money Order ($25.00) payable to
ALSO: Send
completed mark/sense card for computer matching directly to D&D Digital
Systems via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Postmark deadline is February 15. DO NOT send your mark/sense card to
us in your application packet.
NOTE: This packet
is only valid for the February 15, 2004 application
deadline.
NOTICE
All
applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) and most Preprofessional Practice Programs (AP4) must participate in
computer matching. Applicants
should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4
preferences. Applicants should
request this material from any 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 February 15,
2005 postmark deadline. There is no
charge for this material. However,
there is a charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's
prioritized ranking.
Address
requests to:
D&D Digital Systems
Ph 515/292-0490
Fx
515/663-9427
email:
CORRESPONDENCE
Mail all application
materials to:
DI Program
Director
Family and Consumer
Sciences
409/880-8667
Persons wishing to make
application to the University should contact:
Graduate Admissions
Office
409/880-8356
ESTIMATED
FEES:
Minimum estimated monthly
living expenses:
$1,000.00
C
rent; utilities; food
C
reliable transportation &
maintenance
Minimum estimated program
expenses:
Non-Texas Residence $11,895.
C
Insurance (professional liability, health, automobile
liability)
C
Tuition and Fees
C
City of
C
Professional Clothing
C
Hand Calculator
C
Expenses for Professional Meetings
C
Textbooks
C
Physical Exam
C
Immunization Series
C
Pager
A member of the Texas State University
Systems
*OPTION*
MASTERS
PROGRAM
MS DEGREE
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES
NUTRITION
EMPHASIS
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate degree or
significant undergraduate course work in Family and Consumer Sciences or a
related field.
Departmental
Requirements:
FCSC 5300 Research in Family and Consumer
Sciences
KINT 5350 Statistical Theory and
Analysis
Nutrition Selections (Other
than DI classes)
FCSC 5313 Current Topics in Family & Consumer
Sciences (may be repeated for credit when topic of investigation
varies.)
Topics offered in the
past:
Sports Nutrition
Nutritional Epidemiology
Weight Management
Vitamins
Minerals
World Hunger Issues
Eating Disorders
FCSC 5350 Cultural Foods
FCSC 5310 Recent Advances in Foods and Nutrition
(May be repeated for credit when topic of investigation
varies.)
Topics in the past:
Maternal & Infant Nutrition
Child & Adolescent Nutrition
Nutrition & Aging
Total Credit
Requirements:
Thesis Route: 24
hours of course work plus 6 hours of thesis
Non-thesis Route: 36 hours of course
work
For more information on this
program, contact:
Dr.
Family and Consumer
Sciences
Lamar
University-Beaumont
(409)
880-8663