Welcome, Prospective Students,
As you begin the application process for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, you might find that you have questions. Should you not find the answers here, please contact Monica R. Meadows, Director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Coordinated Program in Dietetics Brochure
Application to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics Applications are due in Fall of 2019. Admitted students will begin taking CPD classes Fall of 2020 and will complete the program in Summer of 2021. Applications must be submitted by 12:00pm Monday, September 9, 2019.
Informational Materials:
1. Cover Sheet–Application for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Prepare students for successful entry into the dietetics profession.
- Provide credentialed dietitians for the state of Texas.
- Prepare professionals capable of advancement in their chosen area of dietetics practice and encourage graduates to become leaders in the dietetics profession.
*Transportation expenses vary greatly depending on assigned practice locations, cost of gas and fuel efficiency. Somerotations will require up to 250 miles per week in travel. As the program continues to develop strong placementopportunities for students, it may be necessary for students to travel longer distances and perhaps stay out-of-townovernight.
** Multiple drug screenings may be required depending on placement sites.
4. Directions–Application for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
19_DIRECTIONS_FOR_COMPLETING_THE_APPLICATION_FOR_APPOINTMENT.pdf
Forms to download and complete:
C. Checklist–Application for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Evaluation of Foreign Transcript
Students who hold a degree from universities outside the United States and want to complete requirements to earn a verification statement from The University of Texas at Austin must have their transcript evaluated by an approved foreign degree evaluation agency. A detailed course-by-course evaluation along with a statement of how the degree compares to university degrees in the United States is required. For more information including a listing of the degree evaluation companies approved by the American Dietetic Association consult ADA’s websitehttp://www.eatright.org/CADE/content.aspx?id=5966
Application FAQs Coordinated Program application frequently asked questions
How can I get more information about the CPD?
Plan to attend one of the informational meetings scheduled every semester. Watch
the website for date and time. If you want an appointment with one of the faculty,
email the program director Dr. Monica Meadows at MonicaRD@austin.utexas.edu.
For general information about becoming a dietitian, visit the homepage of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and select “Become an RD or DTR.”
http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/
If I apply in the fall, when will I know if I am accepted?
Applications are due in early September. Interviews take place during September
and October and students are notified of the selection committee's decision in early
November.
Since the Coordinated Program courses include supervised practice, how much time do they require?
During the fall of the senior year, students take NTR 245C, which meets for nine
hours per week (3 afternoons of supervised practice in local healthcare facilities
and on-campus). In the spring, students have four CP courses, NTR 345M, 372C,
372F and 373S, which together require 40 hours per week (four hours of
lecture/discussion and 36 hours supervised practice). Students spend 8 weeks in
hospital practice, 6 weeks in foodservice management and 2 weeks in
administrative dietetics. During the following summer, students enroll in NTR 374C
and 374P which involves ten weeks of supervised practice (5 weeks in community
dietetics and 5 weeks in a concentration area).
What are the concentration areas?
The concentration for the program is Clinical Nutrition; however students will complete rotations in a variety of clinical, foodservice and community rotations.
Can I work if I'm in the program?
Some students work while they are enrolled in the Coordinated Program. Most
students who do work find that they have to be very well-organized and have a job
that offers a lot of flexibility. During the senior spring and summer, students are off
campus in practice forty hours per week. Students need some time in the evenings
to study and complete assignments. It is very difficult to work.
How much does the Coordinated Program cost?
*Transportation expenses vary greatly depending on assigned practice locations, cost of gas and fuel efficiency. Somerotations will require up to 250 miles per week in travel. As the program continues to develop strong placementopportunities for students, it may be necessary for students to travel longer distances and perhaps stay out-of-townovernight.
** Multiple drug screenings may be required depending on placement sites.
What does the selection committee look for when selecting students?
Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of:
• Academic performance: a minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. The average
GPA of students selected for the program is 3.4. Strong improvement in grades
during recent semesters is given consideration.
• Completion of required prerequisite courses: You have to be able to
complete the following courses by the fall semester when you apply to the
program:
o CH 301, 302, 204L, 310M and 369
o BIO 311C, 325 (or 365R or 416K) and 365S (or 416L)
o NTR 307, 107L, 312, 112L, 315, 218, 118L 326, 126L and two of the following:
NTR 334, 234L, 332 or 330.
• Work or volunteer experience: There is no absolute requirement, but
experience gained through employment and volunteer activities are considered.
• Leadership: Ability to work effectively in a group and provide leadership to
others can be demonstrated by participation in campus or off-campus
organizations or being given increased responsibilities at a job.
• Knowledge of the profession of dietetics: It's important to devote some time
learning what dietitians do before you make the decision to spend two years
pursuing this career. This can be accomplished through working with,
volunteering for or interviewing practicing dietitians in hospital, community
and/or foodservice settings.
What are my chances for being accepted for the Coordinated Program?
If you meet the qualifications listed above, you have a good chance of being
accepted. We accept 35 - 50% of the students who apply to CP. This is similar to
the national placement rate for Dietetic Internships.
If I have completed a DPD program and have a verification statement can I join the CPD without having to take additional classes?
As of Fall 2018, the CPD will only accept students seeking a BS in nutrition.
If I have a degree in a subject other than nutrition, can I apply to the program?
As of 2018, the CPD program is only open to students seeking a BS in nutrition. If you have completed a different degree you can apply for the program.
More information about changing careers is available on the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics site: http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8094
How can I determine how classes taken at a different university will transfer to UT?
The UT admissions office website has links you can use to determine how your classes
from other Texas universities and colleges.
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/transfer/admission/factors/transfer-resources
