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Nutrition Programs Chairpersons: Alan M. Levine, Ph.D., R.D., C.M.F.C. Kathleen McKee, Ph.D., R.D. Mission || Program Requirements Mission The mission of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is to provide dedicated faculty, quality facilities, and a diverse environment, which supports nationally recognized graduate education, research, and service in the areas of nutrition, and sports nutrition/exercise science. Philosophy The program promotes scholarship with a central focus on current research and advanced education. By providing a supportive environment, the program seeks to enable students and faculty to synthesize, interpret, and apply research for the advancement of their discipline and improvement in their practice. Goals and Objectives The overall goals of the graduate nutrition programs are to develop proficient professionals who will be proactive in scholarship and leadership in their respective fields. The objectives of the program are: To foster a learning environment that leads to quality teaching and learning, original research contributions, and scholarly pursuits within the nutrition discipline. To prepare students who can think critically in the theoretical and practical areas of nutrition, exercise science, and sports nutrition. To promote student commitment to life-long learning, professional development, and community service. To encourage mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration among students and faculty. To empower students to excel in their knowledge and skill development in order to competively enter the job market or doctoral programs. The mission of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is to provide dedicated faculty, quality facilities General Program Requirements M.S. in Nutrition || M.S. in Sports Nutrition Exercise Science || Dietetic Internship || Distance Education Dietetic Internship M.S. in Nutrition Applicants to the program leading to a degree in Nutrition are required to have earned a degree in nutrition, foods, or dietetics from an accredited undergraduate institution. Individuals with other degrees are encouraged to apply with the understandign that they may be required to take various undergraduate courses as prerequisites to satisfy the departmental admissions commitee. The M.S. in Nutrition is a 36-credit program requiring 9 credits in core nutrition courses, 9 credits in the research sequence, and 18 credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project. Student, after consultation with the Chairperson, will be assigned a member of the Nutrition/Dietetics faculty as a mentor. The mentor and two other committee members will work with the candidate on an individual basis throughout the research project. Program of Study 36 semester hours CORE COURSES 9 semester hours ND 560 Biochemistry of Nutrition and Exercise 3 ND 581 The Energy Nutrients and Alcohol 3 ND 582 Vitamins and Minerals 3 RESEARCH SEQUENCE 9 semester hours ND 590 Research Methodology 3 ND 591 Statistical Analysis 3 ND 595 A,B and C Research Thesis (1 credit each) 3   ELECTIVE COURSES 18 semester hours N D 501 Recent Trends in Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 N D 502 Exercise Testing and Nutrition Assessment (with lab) 3 N D 503 Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition and Exercise 3 N D 504 Nutrition and Gerontology 3 N D 505 Maternal and Child Nutrition 3 N D 506 Nutrition and Human Behavior 3 N D 507 International Nutrition 3 N D 508 Recent Trends in Food Service Management 3 N D 511 Environmental Nutrition 3 N D 523 Immunology, Exercise and Nutrition 3 N D 525 Clinical Nutrition: Pharmacology and Fluid-Electrolyte Balance 3 N D 530 Health Promotion 3 N D 534 Private Practice in Nutrition, Exercise Science and Health Promotion 3 N D 536 Communication Techniques in Nutrition and and Exercise 3 N D 541 Nutrition and Women's Health 3 N D 549 Sports Nutrition 3 N D 575 Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Management 3 N D 577 Exercise and Nutrition Prescriptions in Health and Disease 3 N D 598 Field Work Experience 3 N D 599 Independent Study 3 Additional courses from the core or electives in the M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science may by selected with permission of the department Chairperson. N D 524 Nutrition Support 3 N D 526 Critical Care I 3 N D 528 Critical Care II 3 N D 530 Health Promotion 3 N D 540 Community Nutrition 3 N D 521 Variables Affecting the Nutrient Value of Food 3 Other courses may be acceptable from Gerontology, Psychology, or other departments with permission of the chairperson.   M.S. in Sports Nutrition Exercise Science Applicants to the program leading to a degree in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science usually have an undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics or an exercise-related field. Individuals with other backgrounds are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they will need at least one year of anatomy and physiology (minimum six credits) and one chemistry course (minimum three credits). These courses may be completed at Marywood during the first year of graduate course work. The M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is a 45-credit program requiring 24 credits in core nutrition and exercise courses, 9 credits in the research sequence and 12 credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project. Students, after consultation with the Chairperson, will be assigned a member of the Nutrition/Dietetics faculty as mentor. The mentor and two other committee members will work with the candidate on an individual basis throughout the research project. Program of Study CORE COURSES 24 credit hours N D 502 Exercise Testing and Nutrition Assessment (with lab) 3 N D 510 Kinesiology 3 N D 549 Sports Nutrition 3 N D 560 Biochemistry of Nutrition and Exercise 3 N D 574 Exercise Physiology 3 N D 577 Exercise and Nutriton Prescriptions in Health and Disease 3 N D 581 Energy Nutrients and Alcohol 3 N D 582 Vitamins and Minerals 3   RESEARCH SEQUENCE 9 credit hours N D 590 Endocrine Disorders , Nutrition, and Exercise 3 N D 509 Statistical Analysis 3 N D 595A, B,C Research Thesis (1 credit each) 3 ELECTIVES 12 credit hours N D 503 Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition, and Exercise 3 N D 509 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3 N D 513 Exercise and Aging 3 N D 523 Immunology, Exercise and Nutrition 3 N D 525 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance/Pharmacology 3 N D 530 Health Promotion 3 N D 534 Private Practice in Nutrition, Exercise Science, & Health Promotion 3 N D 536 Communication Techiniques in Nutrition and Exercise 3 N D 572 Sports Psychology 3 N D 575 Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Management 3 N D 578 Sports Supplements 3 N D 598 Field Work Experience 3 N D 599 Independen Study 3 Additional courses from the electives in the M.S. in Nutrition may be selected with permission of the department Chairperson. Dietetic Internship (DI) The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Marywood University offers a Dietetic Internship leading to achievement of the core competencies and general emphasis of the American Dietetic Association. The Marywood University Dietetic Internship Program is granted accreditation by The Commission Accreditation For Dietetics Education (CADE). Address and phone number of CADE: Commission Accreditation For Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 899-5400. Mission Statement of the Dietetic Internship (DI) The mission of the Dietetic Internship program is to provide a broad-based educational curriculum, preparing students to meet the ADA's core competencies and general area of emphasis. The DI program provides the knowledge, skills, and values required not only for successful entry into today's job market as competent entry-level dietitians, but also for the flexibility which permits changing roles and the development of skills needed for future specializations which the students wish to pursue. This educational framework also supports the mission of the college to educate graduate students in "an atmosphere of respect, individuality, and flexibility for the best collaborative practices to address current and emerging health and human service needs," together with the mission of Marywood University that "calls upon students to seek their full potential and invites all to engage in a lifelong process of learning." Program Goals The DI program will provide quality supervised practice experiences to produce competent entry-level dietitians. The DI program will provide a foundation for expanded professional opportunities and/or for further academic studies. Outcome with Target Measures: Goal 1: Alumni will achieve, over a five-year period, a pass rate of >80% on the Registration Examination On the year survey 90% of graduates will recommend Marywood's internship to others. Upon completion of the self-evaluation , >90% students will rate themselves as competent in all core competency (CD's) statements. On one-year employer evaluations, 90% of the competency statements will have a mean of 2.5 or greater. 100% of the students will present an acceptable portfolio for each course. 100% of the students will recieve a satisfactory (B-) grade in the Professional Practice (N D 500) course. 90% of students beginning the program will successfully complete all experiences. Goal 2: On the one, 6 and 11 year post program completion survey, 90% will be professionally employed or enrolled in an academic program. Admission to the Dietetic Internship Students who have completed a didactic program approved by the ADA Commission on te Accredation/Approval for Dietetics Education are eligible to apply. Admission to the program is competitive. Ten students are usually selected each year. Applicants to the Dietetic Internship (DI) must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize thier DI preferences. Applicants should request this material from any CADE-accredited / approved Didactic Program in Dietetics program director or from D & D Digital. D & D Digital is located at 304 Main Street, Suite 301, Ames, Iowa 50010; 515-292-0490 or at www.dnddigital.com. This request should be made to allow turnaround time for submitting by the established deadline dates for the April computer matches. These is no charge for the computer matching material. However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking. The admission decision is based on: 1.) completed Internship and Graduate Admission applications- GRE's are not required; 2.) written statement of career goals; 3.) professional recommendations; 4.) official college transcripts; 5.) original verification statement of Didactic Program completion or "intent to complete" declaration. All sutdents must be accepted into M.S. in Nutrition or the M.S. in Sports Nutrition Exercise Science. Acceptance into a graduate program may come prior to internship decisions Acceptance into an M.S. program does not guarantee internship acceptance. Retention in the Dietetic Internship Program Required maintenance of: a satisfactory (B-) grade all courses with a supervised practice component and at least a competent score in all core and emphasis competencies. Failure to achieve a B- in each course and at least a competent rating in each competencyy will cause a student to be put on probation and possibly dismissed from the program. Opportunities will be offered for remediation before dismissal. Satisfactory completion of all other required course work (overall 3.0 required in graduate courses). Completion On successful completion of the internship, which includes passing a final competency exam with a grade of 80 or better, students will be awarded a Marywood University certificate of completion and a signed verification statement of internship completion. This statement as well as verification of the didactic program is required to take the ADA Registration Exam. Curriculum The Dietetic Internship at Marywood University offers classes and experiences in clinical dietetics, food systems management, long term care and community nutrition. The experiential program complements supervised practice with classroom learning, using many health care facilities within the greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area. The Internship requires 33 credits for completion. The cost per credit is listed in Marywood University Financial Facts. Additional Costs After Acceptance 33 graduate credits books for three semesters transportation for 3 semesters--a car is necessary clothing medical exam and immunization field trip expenses criminal background check medical insurance child abuse check Call Program Director for details. Courses Summer II - 9 credits N D 566 Supervised Practice: Food Systems Management 6 * N D 536 Communication Techniques in Nutrition and Exercise 3 Fall Semester --12 credits N D 567 Supervised Practice: Clinical Dietetics/Staff Relief 6 *N D 508 Recent Trends in Food Systems Management 3 *N D 590 The Energy Nutrients and Alcohol 3 Spring Semester --12 credits * N D 582 Vitamins and Minerals 3 N D 567 Supervised Practice: Clinical Dietetics/Staff Relief 6 * N D 590 Research Methodology 3 *Didactic Component of Program Program Calendar: A Typical Year Program begins late June and lasts until early May -- 10 months. Food Systems Management update Late June - Mid July Food Systems Rotation Mid July Medical Nutrition Therapy update Late September Thanksgiving Break November (1 week) Holiday Break Dec. - Jan. (2 wks.) Community Nutrition update Late January Community Rotation February - March Medical Nutrition Therapy Rotation Early Jan. - Early March Spring Break Early March (1 week) Medical Nutrition Therapy Rotation continued Late March - Mid April Staff Experience Rotation Mid April - Early May Distance Education Dietetic Internship (DEDI) The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Marywood University offers a Distance Education Dietetic Internship leading to achievement of the core competencies and general emphasis of the American Dietetic Association. The Marywood University Distance Education Dietetic Internship Program is granted developmental accreditation status by The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Address and phone number of CADE : Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 899-5400. Mission Statement of the Distance Education Dietetic Internship (DEDI) The mission of the Distance Education Dietetic Internship program is to provide a broad-based educational curriculum, preparing students to meet the ADA's core competencies and general area of emphasis. The DEDI program provides the knowledge, skills, and values required not only for successful entry into todayâs job market as competent entry-level dietitians, but also for the flexibility which permits changing roles and the development of skills needed for future specializations which the students wish to pursue. This educational framework also supports the mission of the college to educate graduate students in "an atmosphere of respect, individuality, and flexibility for the best collaborative practices to address current and emerging health and human service needs," together with the mission of Marywood University that "calls upon students to seek their full potential and invites all to engage in a lifelong process of learning." Program Goals and Outcomes The DEDI program will provide quality supervised practice experiences to produce competent entry-level dietitians. The DEDI program goal will provide a foundation for expanded professional opportunities and/or for further academic studies. Outcome with Target Measures: Goal 1: Alumni will achieve, over a five year period, a pass rate of =80% on the registration Examinations. On the one-year post completion survey, 90% of the students will indicate that they agree or strongly agree that they were prepared as well as graduates of other programs. Upon completion of the self-evaluation, >90% students will rate themselves as competent in all core competency (CD's) statements generating a mean value of >2.0. On one-year employer evaluations, 90% of the competency statements will have a mean of 2.0 or greater. On the post completion preceptor's survey, >90% of the preceptors will state that the DEDI program compared favorably to other internship programs. 100% of the students will receive a satisfactory (B-) grade in the Professional Practice course. >90% of the students enrolled in the DEDI will complete the program in two years. Goal 2: One the one and five year post program completion survey, 90% will be professionall employed or enrolled in an academic program.   Admission to the Distance Education Dietetic Internship Students who have completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics approved or accredited by the CADE, who have a signed verification statement, and who live more than 125 miles from Marywood University are eligible to apply for admission to the Distance Education Dietetic Internship. Acceptance into the DEDI is contingent upon: Acceptance by Marywood University's Graduate Admissions, and Admission into the program as per D & D Digital compuer matching policy. A fee is charged for the service. Please contact D & D Digital for current cost. Address is: 304 Main St; suite 301, Ames Iowa 50010; 515-292-0490 or at www.dnddigital.com. See page 218. The admissions decision is based on: completed Internship and Graduate School applications-- GRE's are not required; written statement of career goals; professional recommendations; official college transcripts; original verification statement of Didactic Program completion or "intent to complete" declaration; a plan to complete and evaluate competencies for all three rotations that is approved by the program director or representative; signed preceptor agreement statements from all individuals who have agreed to precept planned experiences. Backup preceptors are strongly recommended; signed letters of agreement with all facilities in which the student has projected planned experiences. Several backup facilities are recommended; a complete physical exam form; verification of malpractice insurance; residency more than 120 miles from Scranton, Pennsylvania; E-mail address and proof of Internet access. criminal background checks; child abuse checks Retention in the Dietetic Internship Program A student needs to achieve a satisfactory (B) in each course and at least a competent rating in each competency. Failure to achieve these goals will cause a student to be put on probation and possibly dismissed from the program. Opportunities will be offered for remediation before dismissal. All students must make satisfactory progress through the program requirements. Students must complete each rotation within four months. Completion On successful completion of the internship, including passing a competency exam with at least an 80, students will be awarded a Marywood University certificate of completion and a signed verification statement of internship completion. This statement, as well as verification of the didactic program, is required to take the ADA Registration Exam. Curriculum The Distance Education Dietetic Internship at Marywood University offers experiences in food systems management, medical nutrition therapy, long term care and community nutrition. The DEDI program provides suggested planned experiences through WebCT. This WebCT based course complements the supervised practice with a bulletin board, chat rooms, numerous links and essential material necessary to function independently in a supervised practice environment. The Internship requires eighteen supervised practice credits for completion. The cost per credit is listed in Marywood University Financial Facts. Additional Costs after Acceptance 18 graduate credits books for three semesters transportation for 3 semesters -- a car is necessary clothing medical exam and immunizations field trip expenses criminal background check child abuse clearance e-mail address a computer and internet access along with specific computer software; i.e. Adobe Acrobat, Real Player, Microsoft Office and others  Call Program Director for details. Courses N D 566 Supervised Practice: Food Systems Management 6 N D 567 Supervised Practice: Clinical Dietetics 6 N D 565 Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition/Staff Relief 6 Program Calendar: A Typical Year Students will usually complete the program in the following sequence: ND 566 Supervised Practice in Food Systems Management, ND 567 Supervised Practice in Clinical Dietetics and ND 565 Supervised Practice in Community Nutrition/Staff Relief. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director to meet special needs of students. Students will be expected to begin experiences within one week of receiving their final acceptance into the DEDI program. This date will be recorded and will be the date that determines their last possible completion date. Students must complete the program within one calendar year of their start date. Students who do not meet these time constraints will not be issued verification statements.

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