Susan P. Braverman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., F.A.D.A.,

Director of Dietetic Internship

Department of Family, Nutrition, & Exercise Sciences

Queens College

65-30 Kissena Blvd.

Flushing, NY 11367

718-997-4155  Office

718-997-4163  Fax

susan.braverman@qc.cuny.edu 

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THE INTERNSHIP

The Internship in Dietetics at Queens College offers the intern the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and skills for a position as an entry-level dietitian. Interns are placed in a variety of local facilities to enhance their skills in the practice of dietetics. The curriculum is based on the Standards of Education of the American Dietetic Association. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to sit for the Dietetic Registration Examination, administered by The Commission on Dietetic Registration. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.

PROGRAM MISSION
To prepare entry level dietetics practitioners in a manner that promotes flexibility and innovation in the increasingly global society.

THE PROGRAM

Each student will be required to work in one or more facilities assigned by the Queens College Program Director, to successfully complete a minimum of 900 hours of experience. Students must work full-time or a minimum of twenty hours per week in the assigned facility, and will be required to gain experience in all areas of dietetics: clinical, community, and management. Each new class will enter at the start of the Fall semester. Twelve credit hours will be assigned to the Dietetic Internship, which includes a seminar on campus.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

VERIFICATION of Plan DPD from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association.

MINIMUM 3.0 GPA in undergraduate/graduate work to enter the program.
MATRICULATED STATUS in the Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences (FNES) Graduate Program. (To matriculate in the FNES Graduate Program, apply directly to the Graduate Admissions Office, Jefferson Hall, Room 105, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367. (718-997-5200)
RECENCY OF EDUCATION
A PERSONAL INTERVIEW may be required to help in the selection process
WILLINGNESS to work as a member of a team and the ability to function independently

Matriculation in the FNES graduate program does not guarantee admission to the Dietetic Internship

ENROLLMENT

The intern will enroll for a 12 credit hour internship. If the intern has not completed at least nine graduate credits at Queens College he/she, in addition to the internship, must enroll in:

3 credit hours of FNES 767 Advanced Diet Therapy or its equivalent (Fall semester)
3 additional credit hours in a graduate course in the FNES Master's Program approved by the Director (Spring semester)
At the conclusion of the internship experience, the intern may be able to apply a total of 6 internship credits and will be able to apply any additional course credits if enrolled in the nutrition specialization earned toward the Master's Degree in Nutrition & Exercise, Nutrition Specialization (329 NU) only.

TUITION AND APPLICATION DEADLINE

The internship costs the equivalent of twelve graduate credits plus related fees and insurance. The deadline for filing the application, which must include the $35.00 application fee, is February 15.

COMPUTER MATCHING

Queens College participates in Computer Matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their preferences from any ADA approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or from D&D Digital Systems (304 Main Street, Suite 301, Ames, IA 50010-6148). www.dnddigital.com. Make the request early enough to allow time for submission by the February deadline. There is a fee for computer matching that is due with the applicant's preference card.

ABOUT QUEENS COLLEGE

A senior college of the City University of New York, Queens College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship, religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran, or marital status in its admission process or in any activity related to the dietetic internship. The college does not have on-campus housing.

For further information, please contact the

Program Director

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DIETETIC INTERNSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS

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Introduction

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Dear Prospective Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Queens College Dietetic Internship.  INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE PROGRAMS IS ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND IN THE ATTACHED BROCHURE.

Current tuition in the graduate school is $270.00 per credit for New York State residents and $500.00 per credit for out of state residents.  Students must also pay other fees, which are approximately $111.60.  Students must purchase student professional malpractice insurance through Maginnis (applications will be sent upon admission to the program) and must maintain individual health insurance (may be done through the college’s student policy).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The completed packet for internship must be postmarked by February 15, 2008 for notification of September, 2008 appointment. Send application materials to: Susan P. Braverman, MS, RD, CDN, FADA, Dietetic Internship Director at the above address.

Application Packet must contain the following:

1.    Completed and signed internship application, which is the standard ADA form. (Computerized form is acceptable.)

2.    A type written letter of application describing your interest in this program and your long and short term professional goals.

3.    Completed Declaration of Intent Form signed by the Program Director of the CADE (ADA)  approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in which you are currently enrolled.  If you have already graduated, an original Verification of Completion Form is required.

4.    Official academic transcripts from each college or university attended.

5.    Two recommendations from professional persons, who are qualified to give information as to your ability and professional qualifications.  One must be from a member of the nutrition faculty.  The other should be from an employer, where possible, or another faculty member.  Recommendations must be written on forms provided by Queens College or standard ADA forms.  They must be in individually sealed envelopes and may be sent separately, but not after the February 15^th postmark deadline.  Recommender’s signatures should be written across the sealed envelope flap

6.    Applicants who have obtained their education outside the United States and its territories must have their academic degrees validated by World Education Services and obtain a Verification of Completion Form signed by a Program Director of a CAADE/ADA accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).

7.    All applicants to Dietetic Internships must participate in computer matching through D&D Digital Systems.  (See brochure for further details)

8.    If you have any questions, please call Prof. Braverman at the above number or send e-mail to her: susan.braverman@qc.cuny.edu. 

9.    Application fee of $35.00—check made payable to Department Fund.

10. Completed signed and dated checklist. 

A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED INCLUDING 3 RECOMMENDATION LETTERS AND ALL TRANSCRIPTS AND SENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER TO THE GRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.  ACCEPTANCE INTO THE INTERNSHIP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ASSURE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM.

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Graduate Program Information

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QUEENS COLLEGE  
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE SCIENCES

INFORMATION REGARDING MASTER'S DEGREE  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY

1.     The Dietetic Internship is part of the Master’s program. No one can start the internship unless he/she is fully matriculated in the graduate program.  This applies to you, whether or not you have an advanced degree.

2.     You must apply separately to the graduate program.

For an application to the graduate program, please call 718-997-5200, or write to Graduate Admissions Office, which is located in Jefferson Hall, Room 105, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367. 

You may also download an application to the graduate school at the following address: 
http://qc.cuny.edu/graduate_admissions/apps/Mtrc.pdf

3.     The MS degree within the department  is a 36 credit degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (code # 329).  You should choose one of the three emphases within this degree.  If you choose the NU (Nutrition) emphasis, six of the twelve internship credits may be used to satisfy your degree requirements. If you choose the NE (Nutrition and Exercise) emphasis or the ES (Exercise Science) emphasis, your internship credits will not be able to be used to satisfy the degree requirements.  

If you have any questions, please call the Dietetic Internship Program Director, Prof. Susan Braverman at 718-997-4155 or send her an e-mail: susan.braverman@qc.cuny.edu.

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Dietetic Internship Application Checklist

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DID YOU REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR GRADUATE APPLICATION TO GRADUATE ADMISSIONS???