Missouri State University Nutrition and Dietetics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for program admission:

Program goals:
The Dietetic Internship will prepare graduates to be competent for practice as entry-level dietitians, prepare graduates with life-long learning skills which will enhance the dietetic profession and demonstrate leadership in the field of dietetics, and emphasize and model

a commitment to community engagement and prepare graduates who are socially accountable. Evidence of meeting the minimum academic requirements from an ACEND-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics by a "Verification Statement" or "Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree" and/or ACEND-approved "Minimum Academic Requirements" within five years of application.
2. Completion of the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 over the last 60 hours of academic work taken.
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required taken no earlier than five years prior to application with a preferred minimum score of 150 in Verbal, 141 in Quantitative, and 4 in the Writing Sections.
5. A personal philosophy statement not longer than 1,000 words that addresses the applicant's professional career goals and how the DI program will help accomplish these goals.
7. Students for whom English is a second language must earn a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based) within two years prior to application on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
8. Three written recommendations received with the application must be without significant reservations/concern: Dietetic academic reference, Work or volunteer reference, and Final reference is the applicant’s choice
9. Resume which includes: Work experience in dietetics, including number of hours of paid and volunteered work, Involvement in college and/or community activities,
10. After the application period closes, the selection committee will review all of the applications and select students for an interview. Interview will be conducted via telephone.
11. Following admission to the Missouri State DI, interns will complete the Graduate College Application for Admission and be enrolled in the graduate college.
12. After formal admission to the University and the program, interns will submit a completed Graduate Certificate Plan of Study. Upon acceptance into the DI program you will need to apply and be accepted into the graduate college. More information can be found on the website. Please sent us a message on Facebook or an email with any questions.