Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship
Abilene Christian University’s combined M.S. in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship program is associated with CitySquare in Dallas, Texas. We are one of the first programs in the nation to offer an internship program with an emphasis on “Poverty and Community”.
Consistent with the mission of CitySquare, interns during rotations will focus their time on the issues of “hunger,” “health,” “housing,” and “hope.”
- Hunger - Interns will address hunger of those in poverty by working in the Opportunity Center Food Bank and the Summer Feeding Programs through CitySquare. The internship schedule will include several clinical rotations including but not limited to bariatric, cardiac, endocrinology, intensive care, oncology, pediatric, renal, surgical, and general medical.
- Health - Along with the clinical experiences, an outpatient counseling rotation will address the health of the clientele using knowledge gained in the clinical rotations.
- Hope - Hope is manifested in education and gaining skills for employment. Dietetic interns will be instrumental in helping teach basic culinary and food service skills in the cafe at the Opportunity Center at CitySquare.
- Housing - Indirectly, housing will be addressed through intern involvement in teaching basic selection, procurement, and preparation of healthy meals for home use.
This program is designed to prepare students/interns with academic and clinical training to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Our mission is to prepare students/interns to be entry-level registered dietitians who model Christian values and to lead and empower individuals, especially those with economic needs, to achieve better nutrition and healthier lifestyles.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At Abilene Christian University, you will find more than a job. You will find a workplace where you can impact the lives of more than 5,200 students who are being educated as Christ-centered global leaders each year. The university has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education for 11 years. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, expansive opportunities for professional and personal development, and an emphasis on our core Christian values. Explore these postings for the Abilene campus and Dallas branch to find the right fit for you.
NOTE: ACU is currently accepting applications for *all posted positions*. Student employees should apply now for positions for the fall semester.
PSW Opportunity
12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Abilene Christian University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age or disability in admissions decisions, financial aid and provision of student services, programs and activities.
As a private educational institution, however, ACU reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose academic preparation, character or personal conduct is determined to be inconsistent with the purposes and objectives of the university.
Admission Criteria
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
- A completed application and application fee;
- An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent;
- An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) from all previous colleges attended;
- For master’s programs, a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. For doctoral programs, a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale; and;
- Departmental requirements as stated for each department.
- Individual graduate programs may have higher standards or additional requirements for admission to their programs. Admission decisions are made by departmental admission committees or by program directors.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26940 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 65 USD
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