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Presently under university review.....Combined
Dietetic Internship Program
and Master of Science Degree
The College of Health Sciences and Human Services is currently developing a combined Dietetic Internship and Master of Science program. This will be an optional program to enable the dietetic intern to complete a master’s degree following the dietetic internship program. The combined program will require the student to complete the dietetic internship program described below followed by (13) additional credit hours of graduate work. This work would be completed during the summer and fall semesters following the dietetic internship program. It is proposed that the combined internship and non-thesis master’s program will begin for the fall, 2002 class of dietetic interns.
This combined program in no way affects the current dietetic internship program. Students are encouraged to apply to the dietetic internship program now. If the combined program is approved, interns in the dietetic internship program for the 2003-2004 year will have the option of completing studies for the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition.
Dietetic Internship Program
2001
dietetic interns Emily Chapman, Tracie Tubbs, Bethany Farmer and Marie
Lane.
The Dietetic Internship Program at Murray State University
is a post baccalaureate dietetic training program offering over 900 hours
of intensive training in food service management, clinical dietetics and
community nutrition. After completing the program, a student is eligible
for active membership in The American Dietetic Association (ADA) and is
qualified to take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).
Accreditation
The Dietetic Internship Program has received developmental accreditation by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Il 60606. Any questions regarding accreditation may be directed to the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association at 1-800-877-1600 or visit the web site at www.eatright.org/cade/
The mission of the Dietetic Internship Program at Murray State University is to prepare entry-level dietitians with the competencies to practice general dietetics in multidisciplinary settings to meet the present and future nutritional and food service needs of their community. The program at Murray State University assumes the responsibility for providing advanced educational opportunities in dietetics in the Western Kentucky region. The region will benefit by having competent dietetic professional serving in various health-related facilities and businesses.
Students begin the internship when the MSU Fall semester
begins in August. Interns are enrolled as full-time graduate students at
Murray State University. After a one-week orientation to the internship
program on Murray State University campus, students begin the supervised
practice at the internship site. Each intern is assigned to one of
the ten supervised practice facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee. Practice
sites and locations are as follows:
Healthcare Institution Location
Interns complete supervised experiences in nutrition
therapy, foodservice management, community nutrition and business development.
A culminating experience allows the student to select their area of interest
for nutrition practice as they complete the spring experience. Preceptors
in each healthcare institution oversee the experience and provide general
management and mentorship. Murray State University Clinical Instructor
Lori
Crouch, R.D., L.D., assists students with project development,
scheduling of experiences outside of the primary training site, and providing
general guidance and direction in meeting curriculum requirements. The
Clinical Instructor meets with students at their training sites throughout
the course of the internship program.
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| Fall Semester | NTN 640 (2)
NTN 641 (2) NTN 642 (3) NYN 643 (2) |
Program Primer I
Nutrition Therapy I Foodservice Management Community Nutrition |
4 weeks 7 weeks 3 weeks |
| Spring Semester | NTN 650 (2)
NTN 651 (4) NTN 652 (1) NTN 653 (2) |
Program Primer II
Nutrition Therapy II Business/Entrepreneur Culminating Experience |
6 weeks 1 week 6 weeks |
Regular school holidays are observed throughout the internship program (Labor Day, Thanksgiving, semester breaks, etc.). Students return to campus periodically throughout the semester for classroom instruction to supplement the supervised practice. Distance education components allow the student to use Internet-based instruction. Use of a personal computer with Internet connection is required for the distance learning components. The supervised practice continues through the spring semester, spanning 30 weeks in total for the fall and spring semesters. Interns participate in the supervised practice at the assigned internship sites approximately 32 hours per week.
Intern training facilities include a fully-equipped,
Internet-connected computer laboratory.
Students successfully completing The Dietetic Internship Program will be awarded 18 credit hours of Graduate credit. Students interested in pursuing the Master’s degree following completion of the Dietetic Internship are encouraged to begin academic advisement prior to beginning the internship.
Admission
Enrollment is limited to 12 students per year. The following are admission requirements for all Dietetic Internship applicants:
OR
Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or CAADE-Approved
Minimum Academic Requirements (if you will meet degree requirements in
the spring semester).
Include your e-mail address and surface mail address.
A professor in your major area of study (required).
The didactic program director.
Your academic advisor.
Employer, mentor or other person who can attest to your character, skills and abilities.
Among those attending the fall 2002 Murray
Area Nutritionists Association
Reception for dietetic interns and students
were Amy Sanders, Molly Hester,
Lori Walls, Regina Steward, Rebekah Wooten,
Whitney Braden, and Emily Chapman.
Application Procedure
Applicants must first apply for admission to the MSU Dietetic Internship Program. Following admission to the dietetic internship program, applicants must then apply for admission to the MSU Graduate School. You do not need to apply to the MSU Graduate School until you are admitted to the Dietetic Internship Program.
Application for Admission to the Dietetic Internship Program
There is no application fee to apply to the Dietetic Internship Program. The internship application and reference forms may be obtained by contacting:
Web site: You may download all application materials by clicking on the following link:
http://www.murraystate.edu/cit/fcs/intrnap.dot
E-mail: nutrition@murraystate.edu
Write:
Dietetic Internship Program
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management
200N Oakley Applied Science Building
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Phone:
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Program
1-270-762-3387
Fax:
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Program
1-270-762-6950
All Dietetic Internship Program application materials should be mailed together in one mailing envelope to:
C. Jeffrey Frame, R.D., Ph.D.
Dietetic Internship Director
Division of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management
200N Oakley Applied Science Building
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
We will mail you an acknowledgement letter when we
receive your application packet.
Application for admission to the MSU Graduate School
Once you receive notification that you are admitted to the Dietetic Internship Program, you will then apply to the MSU Graduate School. This application should be accompanied by a $35.00 application fee payable to Murray State University. The Graduate School application and information may be obtained by contacting:
Web: http://www.murraystate.edu/adm/ad&rg/apps.htm
Phone: Graduate Studies
1-270-762-3779
Application Deadlines
Dietetic Internship application materials must be postmarked by February 15, 2003.
Dietetic Interns attending the 2001 National ADA Convention in St. Louis, Mo.
Computer Matching
All applicants to the Murray State University Dietetic Internship (DI) program must participate in computer matching. Computer matching enables a student to be assigned to a requested internship program that has also expressed interest in the student. A private company called D & D Digital Systems conducts the matching process. Students should request instructions and a mark/sense cards from their undergraduate program or from D & D Digital Systems to prioritize their preferences for internship locations. Your preferences must be mailed to D & D Digital Systems by February 15th. There is a fee for participation in computer matching that must be paid with your prioritized preferences for internship locations.
Requests for additional materials may be made to:
D& D Digital Systems
304 Main St., Suite 301
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 292-0490
dnd@netins.net
D & D will notify each student applicant by April 16 about the dietetic internship program to which he or she has been “matched”. The student must fax or e-mail the matched Dietetic Internship Program Director within two days of receiving notification from D & D Digital Systems to confirm acceptance of the internship assignment.
Estimated Expenses
Expenses will vary from year to year.
Approximate costs per semester are shown below.
| Costs | 1st Sem. Fall 2003 | 2nd Sem. Spring, 2004 |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees | ||
| Residents of:
Kentucky: $1660.50 Illinois: $2137.50 Indiana: $2286.00 Missouri: $2011.50 Tennessee: $2137.50 |
Residents of:
Kentucky: $1660.50 Illinois: $2137.50 Indiana: $2286.00 Missouri: $2011.50 Tennessee: $2137.50 |
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| $4105.50 (tuition for all other states not shown above) | $4105.50 (tuition for all other states not shown above) | |
| Professional Meeting:
Kentucky Dietetic Association State Meeting |
$250.00 | |
| Textbooks and Reference Materials. | $175.00 | |
| Professional Liability Insurance | $25.00 | |
| Health Insurance | Varies | Varies |
| *Housing | $300.00 - $400.00/month | $300.00 - $400.00/month |
| Personal Computer and printer | Use of or access to required for distance learning components | Use of or access to
required for distance learning components |
| Preparation Course for
RD Certification Exam |
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| *Transportation and Meals | $250.00 - $300.00/month | $250.00 - $300.00/month |
| ADA Student Membership | $40.00 | ______________________ |
| Lab Coats | $80.00 | ______________________ |
| Uniforms/Shoes | $100.00 | ______________________ |
*Car is essential. Interns select housing of choice.
Health. All interns must be covered by health insurance while enrolled in the Program. Murray State University Student Group Hospital and Accident Insurance is available for those interns who do not have coverage. The participation fee is payable at time of registration and amounts to about $400.00 per academic year. Description of coverage for health insurance is available in the MSU Graduate Catalog. Students are responsible for all required insurance. Proof of health, liability, and automobile insurance must be provided before students enter the internship program.
Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance is required of all dietetic interns. Cost of the insurance is $25.00 for the year. Application for liability insurance will be completed when the student comes to campus for the start of the program in August.
Full-time graduate students are eligible for federally guaranteed student loans and other forms of financial assistance. Those interested in such assistance should contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid.
Web: http://www.murraystate.edu/secsv/financial/main.htm
Phone: 1-270-759-2546
For additional information and questions, write us at:
"Dear Prospective Applicant,
The student dietetic interns for
2002-2003 are (left to right) Lori Walls, Whitney
Braden, Molly Hester, Rebekah Wooten,
Abigail Atz, Regina Steward,
Brittany Shelton, Joe Walker, Andrea
Miller, Nathan Hamman and Jessica Ball.
We hope to review your application
and see you in next year's picture
of interns for 2003-2004!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you!"
Jeff Frame, R.D., Ph.D.
Director, Dietetic Internship Program