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EMU Coordinated Program in Dietetics Brief Overview 2018/2019

Learn about EMU's nationally ranked Coordinated Program in Dietetics, offering a fully online program. Discover the program's history, accolades, and what it offers. Find out about the application process and program requirements.

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EMU Coordinated Program in Dietetics Brief Overview 2018/2019

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  1. EMU Coordinated Program in DieteticsBrief Overview 2018/2019

  2. 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 distance-online program, in 2003.

  3. Accolades and Information • Our Program has been highly nationally ranked • The 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

  4. What does EMU’s Dietetics Program offer?

  5. 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

  6. What exactly is a coordinated program for dietetics? Follow this link to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics: http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/acend/accredited-programs

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

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

  9. This is a marathon, not a sprint!If you need prerequisite courses, this will likely be a 3-4 year process toward graduation. • Pre-application • courses due by January 2 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 Sample schedule CP YEAR ONE CP YEAR TWO

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

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

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

  13. 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

  14. 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)

  15. Process for applying to the dietetics program...

  16. #1 Thoroughly and comprehensively review all posted documents on EMU catalog website for Dietetics Link to: EMU Catalog Academic Program Page

  17. #2 • Apply to EMU • As Bachelors of Science or 2nd Bachelor’s • As Dietetic Intent Major • Requires official transcripts from all former colleges and universities

  18. #3 • After notification of admission to EMU, make contact as directed by admissions ~ for transcript evaluation and a program of study

  19. #4 • Successfully complete prerequisite courses

  20. #5 • Be aware and prepared

  21. #6 • Apply to the Dietetics Program • Best wishes as you begin this journey!

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