Letter to Prospective Students
Dear Prospective Student:
Thank you for your interest in our combined Master of Science - Dietetic Internship (MS-DI) Program housed in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. Our department provides an exciting and dynamic environment for graduate study. Students in our program have the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized nutrition experts through the courses they take and by attending seminars sponsored by the Center for Nutritional Sciences. Our graduate curriculum emphasizes the science of nutrition and advanced medical nutrition therapy and provides a solid foundation for understanding and applying research findings to practice.
The internship provides a foundation for developing entry-level competence in the core areas of dietetics practice (i.e., clinical dietetics, community nutrition, and food service/systems management) and in various practice settings such as critical care, long term care, outpatient, and wellness. The outpatient experience is designed to allow students to explore a special interest area such as diabetes, pediatrics, renal, or oncology. The internship component of the program also includes a concentration in Nutrition Education and Wellness with an emphasis on the development of nutrition education programs and materials for various target populations. The internship culminates with a three week staff relief experience.
All prospective students must apply to the University of Florida Graduate School and to the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department MS-DI Program by January 11, 2010. The University of Florida requires an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and a competitive score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). All applicants must submit an original copy of their ADA Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree with their application. Applicants also must participate in the computer matching process managed by D&D Digital (deadline: February 135 2010).
Graduates of the University of Florida's combined MS-DI Program are employed in positions throughout the state and country. The program philosophy is one that seeks to prepare students for competent practice and leadership in a demanding, yet rewarding profession. Students desiring careers that require advanced education in nutritional science and experience with designing, implementing and evaluating nutrition education programsshould consider applying to our program. We are seeking motivated and intellectually curious students interested in developing critical thinking and reasoning skills
Our combined MS-DI Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, 1-800-877-1600.
I appreciate your interest in the University of Florida. Please call me at 352-392-1991 ext. 227 or email me at gkauwell@ufl.edu if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Gail P.A. Kauwell, PhD, RD, LDN
Professor and Program Director
