EMU Coordinated Program in Dietetics Brief Overview 20182019

EMU Coordinated Program in Dietetics Brief Overview 2018/2019

Our Program’s History The EMU CP first sought accreditation as a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in General Dietetics from the American Dietetic Association in 1974 EMU was the first CP in the country to offer a fully distanceonline program, in 2003.

Accolades and Information Our The Program has been highly nationally ranked pass rate on the RDN examination is high for our graduates and the number of graduates employed shortly after completion of our program is notable as well

What does EMU’s Dietetics Program offer?

What you need to know. . . This session is meant to provide you with enough knowledge to determine whether you want to pursue more details about our Dietetics Program. . . All information from this presentation (and much more) is available on our Program’s EMU website and EMU Catalog website

What exactly is a coordinated program for dietetics? Follow this link to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics: http: //www. eatri ghtpro. org/reso urces/acend/ac creditedprograms

What is the typical program of study for an EMU Dietetics Program student?

This is a Full Time Endeavor It is not possible to hold a full time job once you begin the program.

This is a marathon, not a sprint! If you need prerequisite courses, this will likely be a 3 -4 year process • Pre-application toward graduation. courses due by January 2 Sample schedule Fall 2018 Winter 2019 Gen Chem Org Chem DTC 108 DTC 202 Fall 2019 Winter 2020 Summer II Microbio Summer I Biochem Summer II DTC 230 if admitted to program SPMD 269 Fall 2020 Winter 2021 Summer II Begin coordinated program if accepted CP YEAR ONE Fall 2021 Winter 2022 CP YEAR TWO Summer II of application year. • Cumulative GPA needs to be 2. 75 (unless Prereq GPA 3. 5 ) • Prereq GPA is required to be 3. 0 or higher to apply • Those admitted typically average around 3 -4 -3. 5 prerequisite GPA See “Prerequisite Course List and Guidelines” Page” and “Program of Study” pages for UG and GR Within Dietetics Information Packet

Prerequisites Prereuisite courses not taken at EMU need to be pre-approved or assessed for equivalency, through initial admission transcript review and through your EMUassigned advisor

This is the Dietetics BS page (read all documents). . .

This is the Dietetics MS Page (read all documents). . .

Distance-online students must do their 1200 hours outside of the red circle Additional information is available in the Dietetics Info Packet and the Application. Online

Online Students Only Read through this section of the Online Application Document to understand specifics about securing preceptors (contact Diane Reynolds, RD, Dietetics Program Clinical Coordinator, with questions)

Process for applying to the dietetics program. . .

#1 Thoroughly and comprehensively review all posted documents on EMU catalog website for Dietetics Link to: EMU Catalog Academic Program Page

#2 Apply to EMU As Bachelors of Science or 2 nd Bachelor’s As Dietetic Intent Major Requires official transcripts from all former colleges and universities