Dietetic Internship Certificate

The Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College, in accordance with the mission of the College, is dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. Cedar Crest College prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student. Cedar Crest College supports the education and development of dietetic practitioners through a dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and community preceptors working within program goals and outcomes.

The Dietetic Internship goals for Cedar Crest College reflect program direction for the faculty, staff, and receptors.  The Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College will:

Goal #1

Prepare interns to be fully competent in foundation dietetics knowledge and skills while fostering empowerment to encourage graduates success in their educational and professional life.

Outcome Measures: a. Over a 5-year period, 80% of the DI graduates will successfully complete the registration examination on the first try.

b. Over a five year period, 70% of the graduates who seek employment will be employed in dietetics related positions within six months of completing the program.

c. Program graduates, during their first year of employment, will be ranked above average by at least 80% of their employers as they compare in terms of professional knowledge and skill to other entry level dietitians.

d. Over a five year period, 90% of employed graduates who respond to the alumni survey will rate themselves prepared for their first job by completing the Cedar Crest College Dietetic Internship.

Goal #2

Recruit a diverse cohort of motivated and qualified interns dedicated to completion of the internship process.

Outcome Measures:

a. Ninety percent of the students admitted to the Cedar Crest College DI will complete the program within eighteen months of beginning the program.

b. Recruitment materials for the DI will be sent to universities and colleges throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and will strive to enroll a diverse ethnic and geographic population.

c. Faculty and preceptors will participate in an orientation workshop addressing: diversity, program expectations, team building and individual skill development and utilization of college based academic services for assistance with academic aspects of the internship including math, writing and research assistance as needed.

Goal #3

Prepare students who can think critically in the theoretical, practical and evidence based areas of nutrition and community programming.

Outcome Measures:

a. Students will become members of the American Dietetic Association and use the ADA Evidence Based Library, Position Papers and ADA Journal as part of the internship curriculum.

b. Interns will participate in community programs that recognize public nutrition policy and use validated principles of community and nutrition assessment for group and individual members.

Goal #4

Instill a strong community spirit in each faculty member, preceptor, intern and graduate making community service a meaningful component of their professional experience.

Outcome Measures:

a. All faculty members will participate in one or more service activities through one or more of the following: not for profit organizations within the community at large, the American Dietetic Association, the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association, the Cedar Crest College Student Dietetic Association or through Cedar Crest college and its commitment to community service organizations.

b. During the internship year, CCC will avail students of community opportunities. One hundred percent of the interns will participate in these activities.

c. Over a five year period, 80% of internship graduates will indicate on an alumni survey that they participate in one or more community service activities.

Goal #5

Foster a learning environment that encourages continuing education within the profession’s guidelines and looks forward toward advanced degrees.

Outcome Measures:

a. The faculty and preceptors will provide access to professional continuing education opportunities as part of the curriculum to advance knowledge and encourage both formal and self education post graduation.

b. During the first year after passing the Registration Examination, 100% of all successful examinees will be able to identify their continuing education needs and reflect those in their five year CADE portfolio.

These goals reflect the mission of the Dietetic Internship which mirrors the mission of Cedar Crest College to educate the whole student, preparing them for success in professional and personal life. The Cedar Crest College Dietetic Internship graduates should be prepared to provide community service to the citizens of Pennsylvania and the larger global community by providing evidence based nutrition services. Pennsylvania attracts many different ethnic groups who provide unique nutritional challenges. Our interns will be ready to meet those professional challenges because of the variety and depth of experiences offered within the internship rotations.

Expenses:

Tuition: $15,000 for onsite, $16,000 for distance

Application Fee (non-refundable): $60

Acceptance Deposit (non-refundable): $500*

Technology Fee: $200

Liability Insurance: $35 (Securing insurance is the responsibility of the intern)

Health Insurance: Varies (Securing insurance is the responsibility of the intern)

ADA Student Membership: $50 (Required)

Local Dietetic Association Membership: Varies

Background Check: Varies

Physical Exam: Varies

Books & Supplies: Detailed list will be sent upon acceptance into the program

Lab Coat (2): ~$100

Transportation: Private vehicle is required

*$500 Acceptance Deposit must be received in order to guarantee your placement within our program. It is non-refundable and will be applied to your overall tuition expenses.

Housing & Board for Onsite Interns

On-Campus Housing is optional and available to female interns

Double Room: $2580 per semester

Single Room: $2950 per semester

On-Campus Board is optional

19 meals/week plan: $2415 per semester

190 meal block: $2255 per semester

150 meal block: $2009.50 per semester

Off-Campus Housing: Varies