Dietetic Graduate Program at the University of the District of Columbia |
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The program is seeking accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Programs (CADE) for implementing the program during fall of 2007. Graduate Demonstration program will be implemented during projected fall of 2007 consequent to accreditation.
Please contact Dr. Ganganna (202)274-5516 for updates.
The program’s specific objectives are to:
- To recruit and offer opportunity for ethnically diverse students to complete their dietetic education including pre-professional practice component that culminates in a graduate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition for eligibility for CDR registration examination.
- Graduate students with advocacy skills needed to shape public policy related to nutrition issues and health disparities in minorities.
- To retain and empower of ethnically diverse students who will complete
the dietetic program culminating in a graduate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition and a seamless transition into the internship program in order to be eligible for the CDR registration examination for dietitians.
- To attract national and international students of diverse backgrounds to the new Graduate Demonstration Program in dietetics at the University of the District of Columbia
The Graduate Demonstration program in Nutrition (DPN) at the University of the District of Columbia will be a new and innovative, dynamic Master of Science program that will broaden the scope of learning and teaching in the discipline of nutrition. The program will provide a strong foundation in science and research, technology and information systems, and the scientific knowledge of nutrition with emphasis on public policy and communication. The program will focus on training health professionals to serve the health and nutritional needs of urban and international populations and to be leaders in effecting needed regulations and laws to reduce health disparities. In keeping with the university’s open admission policy, all qualified applicants majoring in nutrition, related fields, and other disciplines who are desirous of participating in the program will be admitted.
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Please Note:The program is seeking accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Programs (CADE) for implementing the program during fall of 2007. Graduate Demonstration program will be implemented during projected fall of 2007 consequent to accreditation.
Please contact Dr. Ganganna (202)274-5516 for updates.
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The anticipated time required for a student to complete the Dietetic Graduate Demonstration Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is 2 years. The Graduate Program will require 32 credit hours combined with an additional 1040 hours of supervised practice. The first year will consist of entirely course work. During the second year, research, course work and 1040 hours of supervised practice will be offered. The Graduate Program is designed to enable students with or without a baccalaureate degree to enter the field of dietetics. The two year Graduate Demonstration Program will culminate in a graduate degree and make the students eligible to take the CDR registration examination.
Any student interested in the graduate Program in Dietetics should apply.
A bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related area with verification of completion of an ADA didactic Program is required for the first three options. If the student has not completed a BS. degree accredited by the student will be given a provisional admission to complete the prerequisites required for the graduate program.
Students seeking admission to the Graduate Demonstration program have to fulfill the general Admission policies of the University and the requirements as outlined below.
Any student locally or nationally, interested in the graduate dietetic Demonstration Program is eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will have to submit the following:
- Application Form
- Application Fee
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Score
- Satisfactorily completed a baccalaureate degree in nutrition/related field or from an accredited university
- Undergraduate Grade Point average a minimum cumulative GPA of ≥ 3.0
- Success on the Graduate Record Examination
- An official copy of the transcript of the applicant’s academic undergraduate record. If the student attended more than one college/university attach copies of transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended
- An essay as to how the student will contribute to improving the health status of the minority population by getting involved with the legislative process
- Verification Statement from the Director of accredited DPD Program, if the student is a nutrition/dietetics major and is transferring from other universities to the University of the District of Columbia
- International students should provide evaluation by World Education Services.
The Graduate Demonstration Program will not admit any students that are unprepared for the graduate program. Students completing the accredited DPD Program will be eligible to apply for graduate program. Students holding degrees in majors other than nutrition are expected to complete the DPD knowledge requirements prior to applying to the Graduate Demonstration Program. All applications to the Graduate Demonstration Program will undergo a two-phase review process. Phase 1: Evaluation by the Graduate Selection Committee and Phase 2: Personal Interview. The model for the new program is attached at the end for information.
The Graduate Demonstration Program will culminate in a graduate degree and make the students eligible to take the CDR registration examination. |
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Program curriculum |
Please Note: The program is seeking accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Programs (CADE) for implementing the program during fall of 2007. Graduate Demonstration program will be implemented during projected fall of 2007 consequent to accreditation.
Please contact Dr. Ganganna (202)274-5516 for updates.
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The two-year curriculum described below outlines the conceptual and practical information that will deem necessary for a successful career in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Graduate Program is developed to meet the established standards of the American Dietetic Association. Students selected for the program work with leading experts in all areas of public health as they apply their education to real life scenarios. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for students of Nutrition and Dietetics to gain exposure to state-of-the-art public health information while furthering their knowledge and skills. The curriculum will be thoroughly reviewed annually to update the program and meet any new standards established by the Accreditation Agency. The curriculum outlined below is designed to be a multi-disciplinary course work taught mostly by the graduate faculty of the University of the District of Columbia.
The New Graduate Program will require 32 credit hours combined with an additional 1040 hours of supervised practice. The first year will consist of entirely course work. During the second year, research, course work and 1040 hours of supervised practicum will be offered
Program Curriculum (32 Credits of Didactic Hours + 1040 hours of Supervised Practice) |
PSYC 534 |
Group Design and Intervention |
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NFSC 501 |
Nutritional Epidemiology |
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URST 515 |
Politics: Public Policy and Health Issue |
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PMGT 519 |
Public Policy Development and Implementation |
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MATH 551 |
Probability and Statistics |
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NFSC 520 |
Pharmacology for Nutrition Professional and Medical Nutrition Therapy I |
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NFSC 530 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy II |
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MMED 521 |
Mass Media for Public Administration |
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2213 511 |
Leadership in Organizations |
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NFSC 650 |
Nutrition Research Methods and Thesis |
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BIOL 690 |
Molecular Biology (Lec) |
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BIOL 691 |
Molecular Biology (lab) |
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NFSC 660 |
Supervised Practice - 1- 420 Hrs (Clinical and Management- Clinical 300 hours/10 weeks - 30 hrs/week Management 120 hours/4 weeks 30hrs/week
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NFSC 670 |
Supervised Practice -2-300 Hrs(Nutrition Policy and Programs-)300 hours/10 weeks – 30 hours/week |
NFSC 680 |
Supervised Practices- 3- 300 Hrs (Communication and Community Communication-240 hours /8 weeks – 30 hours per week)Community - 60 hours/2 weeks – 30 hours/week |
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Additionally the following electives are recommended |
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NURS |
Ethics for Healthcare Professionals |
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NFSC 694 |
Contemporary Issues in Nutrition (visiting professor/Dr. Ganganna) |
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Any other 500 level Course |
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SUPERVISED PRACTICE
During the Second year of the master’s program
Interns will work individually with Registered Dietitians and Health Policy and mass media professionals who serve as preceptors. The program emphasizes development of strong clinical and nutrition policy skills through hands-on experiences in multi-cultural settings functioning within multidisciplinary teams, and the enhancement of inter-personal communication skills. |
