Nutrition and Dietetics Handbook

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS HANDBOOK

SUMMER 2016 Welcome to Nutrition and Dietetics at Louisiana Tech University! This Handbook is designed to provide basic information and answer questions you may have about the undergraduate degree program.

The Undergraduate Degree Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

The undergraduate program at Louisiana Tech University is a generalist program with two concentration options. The Registered Dietitian (RD) concentration prepares students for clinical dietetics, community dietetics, and food service management. After successfully completing the undergraduate RD concentration program, a dietetic internship and the Registration Examination for Dietitians, graduates are prepared to assume professional positions in health care facilities such as hospitals; community positions in health centers like public health departments and wellness centers; and management positions in food service.

The non-RD concentration is for students who do not wish to pursue the RD credential and allows students to select an approved minor in an area that supports their career interests such as family and child studies, gerontology, kinesiology, business, entrepreneurship, journalism, and psychology. Career options in the non- RD concentration include working in the foods industry, food systems management, pharmaceutical sales, food journalism, and community and extension nutrition programs.

The BS program in Nutrition and Dietetics RD concentration is an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The program is designed to allow students to meet the Foundation Knowledge Requirements and Learning Outcomes established by ACEND. The Foundation Knowledge Requirements are listed, beginning on page 6 of this Handbook. In addition to meeting the ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements, the BS degree is designed to provide a broad general education, with required courses in Fine Arts, English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. The BS program in Nutrition and Dietetics at Louisiana Tech University is a 120-hour curriculum, usually completed in four years. While a minor is not required for the RD concentration, students may obtain a minor by completing 18-21 hours in a specified field of study. Some of the more commonly chosen minors are Spanish, Psychology, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Family and Child Studies, and Health Education/Kinesiology. Requirements for minors are described in the University Catalog. A minor is a requirement for the BS program non-RD concentration.

In order to receive a BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Louisiana Tech University, students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each course that is required in the curriculum. To receive the ACEND verification statement of DPD completion, graduates must complete the RD concentration coursework and earn a grade of “C” or better in each course that is required in the curriculum, and they also must have an overall curriculum GPA of 2.85 or better. The curriculum GPA is not necessarily the same as the cumulative GPA that is posted on students’ transcripts. The curriculum GPA includes only those courses listed on the Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum Sheet (refer to page 15 in this Handbook). Students will be allowed to repeat curriculum classes to earn higher grades; however, both grades will be counted in the calculation of the curriculum GPA. The curriculum GPA is determined by dividing the total quality points earned in curriculum courses by the total number of hours of curriculum courses attempted. The curriculum GPA is calculated at the end of each quarter by the Secretary for Dietetics Programs and is posted in the students’ academic folders. Students can check their curriculum GPA at any time by contacting the Secretary for Dietetics Programs or their Academic Advisor. There is no additional cost associated with the verification statement. Students who complete the non-RD concentration do not receive the ACEND verification statement. The non- RD concentration requires students to complete a minor in an area that supports their career goals. Students may need to confer with the minor department for requirements and to see if substitutions are possible to complete the minor in the event of conflicts. If there is no way for the student to complete the official minor, a substitute course from the same area at the same level will be considered by the DPD Director and Associate Dean. Students who are not awarded the ACEND verification statement are not eligible to apply for dietetic internships or ISPPs, and thus, will not be able to take the examination to become a registered dietitian. If Louisiana Tech Nutrition and Dietetics graduates in the non-RD concentration desire to obtain the ACEND verification statement at a later date, the following items are required: 1. Minimum curriculum GPA of 2.85, 2. MNT coursework series completed (FNU 414, 423, 443, 463), and 3. All Upper Division coursework completed within the last 5 years.

Becoming a Registered Dietitian

Louisiana Tech’s Nutrition and Dietetics degree—RD concentration serves to prepare individuals to be Registered Dietitians (RDs). Registered dietitians work in foodservice management positions in hospitals and other health care facilities, school systems, universities, and private corporations. They work in clinical settings in hospitals and long term care facilities, and in out-patient settings like dialysis centers, diabetes treatment centers and cardiac rehabilitation centers. Registered dietitians also work in community settings such as public health departments, weight loss clinics, physicians’ offices and private practice.

The route to becoming a registered dietitian is a three-step process:

1. Complete a baccalaureate degree from a didactic program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and receive an ACEND verification statement of completion;

2. Complete a post-baccalaureate ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or individualized supervised practice pathway (ISPP) and receive the ACEND verification statement of completion;

3. Pass the National Examination for Dietitians, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

The RD concentration undergraduate program at Louisiana Tech University will allow you to complete the first step in that three-step process. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040, or 800-877-1600, Ext 5400, www.eatright.org/ACEND), an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. After you receive the BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, you will still need to apply for, be admitted to, and complete an accredited dietetic internship. Louisiana Tech University also offers a Dietetic Internship (DI). However, students completing the DPD at Tech are not guaranteed admission into the DI. Though Louisiana Tech graduates are given extra points in the selection process, they must compete for a position, along with all other applicants. Only after you have completed an accredited internship or ISPP will you be eligible to take the RD exam.

Admission to accredited dietetic internships is highly competitive. Nationwide, 50% of those who applied to dietetic internships in 2015 were accepted. Among Louisiana Tech graduates, the admission rate was higher with 82% of Tech students who applied for internships accepted in 2016. In order to practice Nutrition and Dietetics in the state of Louisiana, as well as in most other states, you must be a Registered Dietitian (RD), and you must be licensed. State licensure laws protect the titles “dietitian” and “nutritionist”. You cannot call yourself a dietitian or nutritionist and you cannot practice the profession, even if you have a degree in dietetics, unless you are a registered dietitian. The Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition (LBEDN, www.lbedn.org) licenses registered dietitians in the state.

Nutrition and Dietetics as a Second Bachelor’s Degree

Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in another field may choose to enroll in the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Louisiana Tech University in order to receive an ACEND verification statement. These students will be awarded the verification statement if they complete all of the courses required for a BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics RD concentration with a grade of “C” or better and earn a curriculum GPA of at least 2.85. Transcripts from previous degrees will be reviewed by the DPD Director and the Associate Dean in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences to determine whether previous coursework satisfies any of the degree requirements. Students earning the second degree must complete all upper division food and nutrition courses at Louisiana Tech University in order to be eligible for the verification statement. Students wishing to earn a second Bachelor’s degree in addition to the verification statement must meet the University requirements of earning at least 30 hours from Louisiana Tech University.

Recency of Education

In order to receive an ACEND verification statement documenting completion of the ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements and Learning Outcomes, all course work meeting upper division (300 and 400 level) food and nutrition course requirements must be completed within five years of receiving the verification statement. Students wishing to earn a verification statement will be required to retake any 300 and 400 level food and nutrition course that is more than five years old.

Nutrition and Dietetics Programs at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University offers three Nutrition and Dietetics programs. These programs include:

1. An undergraduate didactic program in dietetics, an ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science degree program.

2. A post-baccalaureate dietetic internship that is also ACEND-accredited. The dietetic internship includes a graduate certificate program in Dietetics.

3. A graduate program in dietetics that leads to the Master of Science degree.

While many students will complete all three programs at Tech, students completing the undergraduate program are not guaranteed entry into the Louisiana Tech University dietetic internship. Each program operates autonomously. Students must apply for and be admitted to the dietetic internship and the graduate program after completing the DPD.

Philosophy of Dietetic Education at Tech

Dietetic education should provide opportunities for students to grow in their knowledge of the profession and to consider current societal issues affecting the profession, along with trends that are likely to affect it in the future. Critical thinking and personal commitment to the profession are enhanced by knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in dietetics.

Undergraduate education in dietetics should provide a broad intellectual experience on which graduates can base practice in the profession. Such a background will contribute to a professional who is capable of problem solving, appreciates and responds to the positions and views of other people, and has a broad frame of reference within which to set goals and interpret issues.

The dietetic internship should provide “real world” professional experiences in an environment that is constructive and supportive. It should enable students to apply theoretical learning; to reconcile ideal practice with existing circumstances in a variety of settings; and to interact as a professional with other professionals, support personnel and clients. Such experiences will contribute to effective entry-level practice.

Graduate dietetic education should provide opportunities that enable students to expand their knowledge, to develop specialized expertise, and to engage in research. Such experiences can enhance advanced-level dietetic practice and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the profession.

Program requirements should be sufficiently flexible to allow students to explore related areas of interest while mastering knowledge and performance requirements. Learning experiences in which both intellect and imagination are stimulated, challenged and allowed to flourish can contribute to creative and effective functioning in a changing environment and can be pleasant and rewarding for both faculty and students.

Efficient and effective operation is an important component of successful programs and is enhanced by integration of the various facets of the programs into a cohesive total system. Optimal learning environments in the Louisiana Tech dietetics programs are facilitated by coordination between and among the didactic courses and between didactic learning and practice experiences.

Didactic Program Mission and Program Goals

The mission of the didactic program in dietetics is to prepare students to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and consumers through education, research, and service in the areas of nutrition and food systems. The goals of the baccalaureate program are:

1. To prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes needed for successful performance in a dietetic internship, entry-level dietetics or related profession. (This goal will be evaluated using assessments of program completion rates, application and acceptance into dietetic internships, first-time pass rates on the national registration exam, and preparedness for DI performance from graduates’ DI directors.)

2. To prepare students with basic research skills to facilitate completion of a graduate degree and conduct outcomes-based research on the job. (This goal will be evaluated based on number of students pursuing graduate degrees, number of students presenting original research at local, state, and national professional meetings, and graduates understanding of outcomes-based research.)

3. To prepare students to provide service to the profession of dietetics and to the community. (This goal will be evaluated based on SDA service activities, and student participation in service activities for the profession and the community.)

Program outcomes data are available upon request. ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements for Didactic Programs in Dietetics (2012)

Foundation learning is defined by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as follows: the knowledge required by students in clinical, biomedical and behavioral sciences to support the attainment of the competencies of dietetics practice (also “Knowledge”). Knowledge is defined by ACEND as the recall or recognition of specific facts procedural patterns, and concepts that serve in the development of intellectual abilities and skills. To successfully achieve the foundation knowledge, graduates must have demonstrated the ability to communicate and collaborate, solve problems, and apply critical thinking skills.

The following five emphasis areas are specified by ACEND as foundation knowledge requirements and for the didactic component of entry level dietetic education programs:

1. Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: integration of scientific information and research into practice

KRD 1.1 The curriculum must reflect the scientific basis of the dietetics profession and must include research methodology, interpretation of research literature and integration of research principles into evidence-based practice.

2. Professional Practice Expectations: beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the professional dietitian level of practice

KRD 2.1 The curriculum must include opportunities to develop a variety of communication skills sufficient for entry into pre-professional practice.

KRD 2.2 The curriculum must provide principles and techniques of effective counseling methods.

KRD 2.3 The curriculum must include opportunities to understand governance of dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Dietetics Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics; and interdisciplinary relationships in various practice settings.

3. Clinical and Customer Services: development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations

KRD 3.1 The curriculum must reflect the principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy and the practice of the nutrition care process, including the principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, identification and implementation of interventions and strategies for monitoring and evaluation.

KRD 3.2 The curriculum must include the role of environment, food, nutrition and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease prevention.

KRD 3.3 The curriculum must include education and behavior change theories and techniques.

4. Practice Management and Use of Resources: strategic application of principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations

KRD 4.1 The curriculum must include management and business theories and principles required to deliver programs and services. KRD 4.2 The curriculum must include content related to quality management of food and nutrition services.

KRD 4.3 The curriculum must include the fundamentals of public policy, including the legislative and regulatory basis of dietetics practice.

KRD 4.4 The curriculum must include content related to health care systems.

KRD 4.5 The curriculum must include content related to coding and billing of dietetics/nutrition services to obtain reimbursement for services from public or private insurers.

5. Support Knowledge: knowledge underlying the requirements specified above

KRD 5.1 The food and food systems foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include the principles of food science and food systems, techniques of food preparation and application to the development, modification and evaluation of recipes, menus and food products acceptable to diverse groups.

KRD 5.2 The physical and biological science foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include organic chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, statistics, nutrient metabolism, and nutrition across the lifespan.

KRD 5.3 The behavioral and social science foundation of the dietetics profession must be evident in the curriculum. Course content must include concepts of human behavior and diversity, such as psychology, sociology, or anthropology.

Undergraduate Curriculum in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum outlines requirements for completion of the BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Louisiana Tech University. The curriculum meets all requirements of the University of Louisiana System, Louisiana Tech University, and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The curriculum includes 120 hours of course work and is divided into two phases. Phase one includes course work to be completed during the freshman and sophomore years. Phase two is Upper Division and includes mainly the 300- and 400-level Food and Nutrition courses. Students must apply for and be admitted to upper division before enrolling in 300- and 400-level Food and Nutrition courses.

A copy of the official Louisiana Tech University curriculum sheet is provided on page 15 of this Handbook. A tentative block plan or quarter-by-quarter suggested schedule is provided on page 18. Upper Division

Nutrition and Dietetic students must apply for and be accepted into Upper Division prior to enrolling in professional courses (300- and 400-level Food and Nutrition courses). Minimum requirements for admission into upper division include: completion of at least 54 hours of credit from lower division foundation courses (including 35 hours of “required courses”), with no grade less than a “C” and completion of HEC 257. The RD concentration has the requirement of a minimum curriculum GPA of 2.85 or higher, and the non-RD concentration has the requirement of a minimum curriculum GPA of 2.3 for admission into Upper Division. The curriculum GPA is not the same as the overall cumulative GPA posted on the student’s transcript. The curriculum GPA is calculated using only courses that are listed on the curriculum sheet (or university approved substitutions for these courses). The curriculum GPA is calculated by the Secretary for Dietetics Programs at the end of each quarter and is posted in the student’s official academic folder. Students can contact their advisors or the Secretary for Dietetics Programs at any time to check their curriculum GPA. (Note: Students can repeat classes in which they earn grades less than a “C” to earn a higher grade. However, both grades will be factored into the calculation of curriculum GPA.)

Typically, application to upper division is made after winter quarter of the sophomore year, although students are able to apply during any quarter in which they meet the eligibility requirements. A copy of the Upper Division application requirements are provided on pages 16 and 17 of this Handbook.

Once admitted into Upper Division, students in the RD concentration must maintain a minimum curriculum GPA of 2.85 to continue enrolling in 300- and 400-level Food and Nutrition courses. Students in the RD concentration whose curriculum GPA falls below 2.85 will be placed on probation for one quarter. They will be allowed one quarter to raise the curriculum GPA to 2.85 or above. If, by the end of the one quarter of probation, the curriculum GPA is not a 2.85 or above, the student will be dropped from Upper Division and will not be allowed to enroll in additional upper division Food and Nutrition courses. At this time, students should work with their advisors to plan remediation or transfer to the non-RD concentration. While on probation, students may enroll in non-Food and Nutrition courses and they can repeat lower level courses to raise their curriculum GPA. Students will need to reapply and be readmitted to Upper Division prior to enrolling in additional Upper Division courses.

Advising

Each student enrolling in the DPD in Dietetics will be assigned an Academic Advisor by the Director of the School of Human Ecology. Nutrition and Dietetics advisors are all faculty teaching in the Nutrition and Dietetics programs. Typically, students will be assigned two different advisors during their undergraduate studies, one person who will guide them through Phase 1 of the program (lower division), and one who will advise them while they are in Upper Division. The DPD Director advises all students once they have been admitted into Upper Division. Although advisors are assigned, students should be aware that they can request a re-assignment if they are not comfortable with the advisor they have been assigned.

Louisiana Tech University values academic advising, noting that advising will occur at least quarterly and will include more than scheduling courses for the quarter. The University charges the advisor with: helping students to learn university policies and procedures; helping students to learn about their major, including degree requirements, post-baccalaureate education and career opportunities; helping students plan their schedules to allow them to meet personal career goals; helping students with transfer courses and substitutions; and advising students about minors, practicum experiences, student organizations, part-time jobs, scholarships, etc. The overall goal is to help each student to be as successful as possible in the program. Grading

The University does not have a standard grading scale. However, all upper division courses in Nutrition and Dietetics utilize an 8-point grading scale. Instructors in upper division classes will test for mastery of prerequisite content during the first week of class. These tests may be counted as part of the final grade, as reflected in the syllabus. Students who score less than 75% of these initial assessments will meet with the faculty teaching the course to discuss remediation. In some cases, students may be encouraged to retake the pre-requisite course before continuing.

Course Scheduling

Course scheduling is very important. Many of the courses in the curriculum have pre-requisites and many are offered only one time a year. For this reason, students are required to meet with an academic advisor each quarter. Students are not allowed to register for classes for the next quarter until they have met with an academic advisor.

Most Food and Nutrition (FNU) courses are offered only once a year, with a few being offered twice a year. Undergraduate FNU courses are not offered during the summer quarter. Students should be aware of this when making plans for completing their degrees. Planned FNU offerings for 2016-2017 are listed below:

FNU 103: Nutrition and Weight Control – Fall, Spring FNU 201: Food Cost Accounting--Spring FNU 203: Basic Human Nutrition – Fall, Winter FNU 210: Introduction to the Nutrition Professions--Fall FNU 220: Life Cycle Nutrition – Winter FNU 232: Basic Food Science – Spring FNU 253: Sports Nutrition – Winter FNU 299: Research for Nutrition Professionals -Spring FNU 302: Quantity Foods – Fall FNU 402: Human Nutritional Biochemistry I – Fall FNU 403: Community Nutrition – Fall FNU 404: Human Nutritional Biochemistry II – Winter FNU 412: Experimental Food Science – Winter FNU 414: Nutrition Assessment – Fall FNU 423: Medical Nutrition Therapy I – Winter FNU 443: Medical Nutrition Therapy II – Spring FNU 463: Medical Nutrition Therapy III – Spring FNU 472: Food Service Systems Management – Spring

In addition to FNU courses, several other courses required in the curriculum are not offered every quarter (HEC 257, HEC 357, CHEM 120, 121 and 122). Students should plan to take these courses as soon as they are available to them, so as to ensure that they can complete degree requirements in a timely manner.

Many of the courses required in the curriculum have pre-requisites. All prerequisite courses must be passed with a “C” or better prior to taking the next course. These include: CHEM 121 and 122 ENGL 102 and 303 BISC 227 FNU 302 (FNU 232) FNU 402 (FNU 203, CHEM 121, BISC 227) FNU 403 (FNU 203 and 220) FNU 404 (FNU 402) FNU 412 (FNU 232, CHEM 121) FNU 414 (COREQ 402) FNU 423 (FNU 402 and 414) FNU 443 (FNU 423) FNU 463 (COREQ 443) FNU 472 (FNU 302) HEC 357

Students are referred to the University catalog for additional information about pre-requisites.

A suggested block plan or quarter-by-quarter suggested schedule is provided on page 18 of this Handbook. This is a suggested schedule only, and can be modified as needed. Typically, the schedule will need to be modified when (a) students are admitted to the University with Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment credits; (b) students are transferring in credits from another university; (c) students are enrolled in the university honors program; (d) students are working on a minor or double degree; (e) students are planning to complete the degree in three years; (f) students are planning to enroll concurrently in the MS program. Students and their academic advisors should work together to develop an individual workable block plan. The individual block plan should be developed by the middle of the sophomore year.

Transfer Credit

Students transferring into the Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum from another major on campus or from another institution will be assigned an academic advisor, who will review academic transcripts and make a tentative recommendation about which courses already completed by the student will count toward the degree requirements. In many cases, students will have completed some of the courses as specified on the Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum sheet. In some cases, students will have completed similar courses or higher level courses. In such situations, the advisor and student will complete paperwork to request substitutions. Substitutions are not official until they have been approved by the Director of the School of Human Ecology, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.

Currently enrolled students who wish to complete course requirements at another institution (typically during the summer) should work with their advisor to obtain pre-approval of these courses. The pre-approval process requires signatures from the student, the advisor, the Director of the School of Human Ecology, the Associate Dean and the Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. In addition, the student must earn a grade of “C” or better in the transferred course. It is the student’s responsibility to submit an official transcript to the Office of the Registrar after completing transfer courses.

The DPD at Louisiana Tech University does not grant course credit for prior work experiences.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements include completion of the all courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum, with a grade of “C” or better. The RD concentration requires a curriculum GPA of 2.85 or above to be awarded the ACEND verification statement of completion. The curriculum is 120 hours and is designed to be completed in four years. The University does not set a time limit on completion. However, students who are not continually enrolled (except summer) will be required to enter the curriculum that is in place when they return. This may mean that some of the courses already completed will not count toward graduation requirements or that the student may be required to complete additional courses not in the original curriculum. All upper division courses must be completed within five years of graduation.

Students completing the non-RD concentration are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses, but will not be awarded the ACEND verification statement. The non-RD concentration requires a GPA of 2.0 or above to be awarded the degree (note: a GPA of at least 2.3 is required for acceptance into upper division classes for non-RD concentration).

All students completing the degree are required to submit a professional portfolio as part of their graduation requirements. The portfolio assignment is introduced in FNU 210: Introduction to the Nutrition Professions and the completed portfolio is submitted in FNU 463: MNT III.

Additional Nutrition and Dietetics Policies and Procedures

Nutrition and Dietetics students will be involved in field experiences, especially once they are admitted to Upper Division. Some of the experiences will be completed in labs in the School of Human Ecology, and some will be completed in health care and food service facilities in the local area. Travel will be at the student’s expense. All students participating in courses or activities that include field experiences will be asked to sign “hold harmless” agreements.

Insurance. Students enrolling in Food and Nutrition 302: Quantity Foods must acquire personal liability insurance AND medical insurance coverage. Proof of coverage must be provided to the course instructor on or before the first class meeting.

Group rates for personal liability insurance are available through Proliability. You can obtain the liability insurance from www.proliability.com. Instructions for the process are located on the NUDI webpage at this link under the announcements and news tab: http://ans.latech.edu/documents/HumanE/PDFs/Professional_LiabilitystudentsFNU_302.pdf

The insurance costs $35 per year, if not a member of the Academy. NOTE: In order for students to be eligible for the group rate, they may be required to produce documentation to verify that they are members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Attire. Students enrolled in FNU 232, 412, and 472 labs on campus will be required to wear a white ¾ length lab coat, non-slip closed-toe shoes and hairnets or nylon skull caps. Students in FNU 302 must wear approved clothing (easy care, washable scrubs in Tech blue), white ¾ length lab coats with the LA Tech dietetic student patch sewn on the left arm (patches available in bookstore), non-slip closed-toe shoes and hairnets or nylon skull caps. Nametags also are required.

Field Trips. Field trips to professional activities such as district and state dietetic association meetings will be scheduled as part of class requirements. In addition, field trips to regional dietetic facilities may be planned in conjunction with specific course work. Students are expected to attend, but alternative assignments will be made for exceptional cases. As students participate in field experiences, association meetings, or other Tech related events, dress should be professional and appropriate. Tech blue scrubs or lab coats (name tags required) worn over professional street clothes may be required for certain activities.

Faculty maintain the right to make decisions regarding students’ participation in field experiences based on appropriateness of their appearance. Any experience denied the student on the basis of appearance will be the responsibility of the student to make up. A confirmed report of inappropriate behavior by a student in a facility will result in a grade of zero for that lab. No make-ups will be allowed.

Transportation. Students need transportation for field experiences and field trips, but usually rides and expenses can be shared.

Costs. The basic cost of the baccalaureate program in dietetics is that associated with a college education. Please refer to the cost of attendance calculator located at the following University webpage: http://www.latech.edu/finaid/resources/coa.php

Tuition and other institutional fees shall be set by Louisiana Tech University. Tuition is charged on a sliding scale determined by the number of credit hours carried by the student. Tuition fee sheets are available from the Registrar's Office and are available on the LA Tech University website at http://finance.latech.edu/currentfees.php.

Cost of books is difficult to estimate, but usually averages between $300 and $450 per quarter. Students who choose to rent books may spend less than this. Students should be aware that many of the books used in Upper Division FNU courses are used in multiple classes. Thus, the expense of books may be highest during the fall quarter.

Dietetics is a professional program, so there are professional costs in addition to academic costs. These include:

Liability insurance – Approximately $40/year Professional association dues (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, SDA) – $68/yr Lab coat, scrubs, shoes, patches, nametag - $200 Field trips (yearly) – Approximately $250

Professional Organizations

All dietetic students are encouraged to join and participate in the Student Dietetic Association (SDA). SDA is involved in a variety of activities that include monthly meetings with guest presenters, fund raising activities, National Nutrition Month activities, and social events. SDA dues are $10/year. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to become student members in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The cost is $58/year.

Disciplinary Procedures

Students are expected to follow the University Honor Code and the University Behavioral Standards, as defined in the University Catalog and the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior brochure. University procedures for disciplinary actions will be observed. Academic misconduct or violation of the University Honor code will be reported to the University Honor Council. Behavioral misconduct will be reported to the University Behavioral Standards Committee.

Grade Appeals/Complaints Students wishing to appeal final grades in courses will be required to follow the University Grade Appeals procedure, as described in the University catalog section dealing with "Final Grade and Academic Appeals Procedures" (form found here: http://academicaffairs.latech.edu/pdfs/formalcomplaintform.pdf)

Students wishing to lodge a complaint about a professor or about the program should do so with the Director of the School of Human Ecology. If an agreement about settling the complaint is not made at this point, the next step is to make a formal complaint to the Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. (Normally, the next step would be to bring the complaint to the Associate Dean; however, because the Associate Dean is a faculty member in Nutrition and Dietetics, she will not participate in these proceedings.)

The Commission on Accreditation for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dietetic education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.

A copy of the accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting:

ACEND The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 312-899-0040 (or 800-877-1600) Ext 5400

Written complaints should be mailed to the ACEND Chair.

Grievance/complaints by students will be kept on file in the School of Human Ecology office and will include actions taken to resolve the problem. Steps are in place that students have an administrator other than the Didactic Program Director to discuss the problem with and prevent retaliation.

Confidentiality of Student Records All units of Louisiana Tech University have the responsibility for protecting the privacy of the individual student. Records are maintained in the appropriate School office. Access is restricted per University Bulletin: see http://www.latech.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/2318.php.

Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition and Fees If withdrawing from Louisiana Tech University refer to the Louisiana Tech University 2016-2017 Catalog, Chapter 3 Academic Policies “Resigning from the University”. For refund of tuition and fees refer to the Louisiana Tech University Division of Finance at http://finance.latech.edu/currentfees.php.

Scheduling and Program Calendar Please refer to the University Academic calendar for the quarter schedule, vacations, breaks, and holidays. The Academic Calendar is located on the Registrar’s webpage: http://www.latech.edu/registrar/calendar.shtml.

Access to Student Support Services Students enrolled in the Dietetics program at Louisiana Tech University have access to all student support services including but not limited to University Health, Counseling, Financial Aid, University Police, and Testing and Disability Services. Student services information is provided in the Louisiana Tech University 2016-2017 Catalog, Chapter 5, Student Affairs, pages 23-26 and Chapter 6, Student Financial Aid, pages 27-29. Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to Louisiana Tech University Nutrition and Dietetics students. The School of Human Ecology offers scholarships for incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Information about scholarships is available on the Human Ecology web site and also from the School of Human Ecology main office (CTH 251) and from academic advisors. In general, scholarship applications for continuing students are made available by January 1 and are due by mid-February. Awards for the next academic year will be announced at the School of Human Ecology Awards ceremony, typically held in March or April.

The Louisiana Dietetic Association (LDA) also offers scholarships to dietetic students. Information about LDA scholarship eligibility and deadlines can be obtained at http://eatrightlouisiana.org.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation also offers a large number of scholarships for undergraduate students. These scholarships require student membership in the Academy and US citizenship. One application form is used for all Foundation scholarships. The annual deadline for submitting applications is mid-February. Additional information can be obtained on the website (http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/membership/student-member-center).

Application to a Dietetic Internship

Students completing the DPD with the ACEND verification statement are eligible to apply for dietetic internships. These internships are highly competitive. Students are encouraged to begin as freshmen doing those things that will increase the likelihood of acceptance. This includes maintaining a high grade point average, obtaining volunteer or paid work experience in a dietetics related facility, and being active in professional and service-based organizations.

Students are encouraged to check out a variety of internships and apply for those with which their personal career goals best align. The ACEND web site (www.eatright.org/ACEND/) includes a database of all accredited dietetic internships. Most utilize the DICAS portal for application and computer matching through D&D Digital. Additional information is available on the ACEND web site.

Admission requirements to the various DI programs vary. Some, like the one at Louisiana Tech, include graduate education as part of the program, and thus GRE scores are required.

Students interested in the DI at Louisiana Tech University can obtain additional information about the program on the Tech website. Students should also discuss their interest with Mrs. Dawn Erickson, MPH, RD, LDN, Director of the DI, when they enter Upper Division.

Students are not guaranteed a DI position at Louisiana Tech University or any other DI after graduation. Graduates of the DPD who are not admitted to a DI are eligible to sit for the exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered. In addition, they can obtain jobs in food service facilities. However, until they complete a DI or an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway, they will not be able to take the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian, nor will they be able to obtain a license to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. Note: Only those students who go through computer matching for a DI and who do not match are eligible for ISPPs. For more information, contact Mrs. Susan Hughes, MS, RD, LDN, DPD Director. (318-257-3952; [email protected])

If you are unable to reach Mrs. Hughes, contact Dr. Ethel Jones, PhD, Director of the School of Human Ecology (318-257-3727; [email protected]) or Dr. Janet Pope, Associate Dean in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (318-257-4287; [email protected]) for assistance.

NUTRITION and DIETETICS, BS IPC: 2/16

School of Human Ecology Effective: Fall 2016

STUDENT: CWID#:

DATE ENTERED: ADVISOR:

GENERAL EDUCATION NUTRITION and DIETETICS REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: GRADE SCH GRADE SCH

ARTS: FNU 103 1

GER ______3 FNU 201 or ACCT 201 3

FNU 203 3

ENGLISH COMPOSITION: FNU 210 3

ENGL 101 3 FNU 220 3

ENGL 102 3 FNU 232 3

FNU 299 3

MATHEMATICS: FNU 302 3

MATH 100 or 101 3 FNU 402 3

STAT 200 3 FNU 403 3

FNU 404 3

HUMANITIES: FNU 412 3

COMM 101 3 FNU 472 3

ENGL 303 3 FNU Elective 3 HIST 102 3 Total Hours: 40

NATURAL SCIENCES: RD CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES

BISC 225 3 FNU 414 3

BISC 227 3 FNU 423 3

CHEM 120 3 FNU 443 3

FNU 463 3

SOCIAL SCIENCES: Elective 3

PSYC 102 3 Elective 3

SOC 201 3 Total Hours 18

Total Hours: 39

Non-RD CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES*

HUMAN ECOLOGY CORE REQUIREMENTS: ______3

HEC 257 3 ______3

HEC 357 2 ______3

______3

Total Hours: 5 ______3

______3

Total Hours: 18

OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: *Electives are toward approved minor with at least 9 hours at 300/400 level

BISC 214 4

BISC 226 1 TOTAL CURRICULUM HOURS: 120 CHEM 121 3

CHEM 122 1

HIM 103 3 ______

MGMT 310 3 Approved for Upper Division Date

MKTG 300 3

Total Hours: 18

Approved for Graduation:

______Department Head’s Signature Date

International Education Requirement (IER) ______Not required; In school prior to 9/05 ______Required Dean’s Signature Date Course______Date______

DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS (DPD) APPLICATION FOR UPPER DIVISION (non-RD concentration)

Requirements for Upper Division Students must apply for and be admitted to upper division prior to enrolling in Human Ecology courses numbered 300 and above. Nutrition and Dietetics students are eligible to apply for upper division once they have: · Completed a minimum of 54 hours of credit by the end of the quarter during which the application is made; · Completed HEC 257 Non-RD Concentration: · Earned a grade point average of 2.30 calculated on a minimum of 35 hours of required lower division courses with no grade lower than a C (If a student earns a grade of D or F, the course must be repeated; the last grade earned will satisfy the grade requirement; however, both grades earned will be factored into the GPA calculation). Typically, students apply to upper division at the end of their sophomore year to enroll in upper division courses in fall of their junior year. Even after being admitted to upper division, students will only be allowed to enroll in courses for which they have satisfactorily completed prerequisites (with a grade of C or better). Procedure 1. Complete the upper division application form on the reverse side of this page. a. Indicate grades earned in all courses completed in the curriculum. b. If transfer credit is used, indicate course title and name of university where course was completed. c. For any required lower division course that you have not yet completed, indicate the date that you will take the course. 1. Carefully read, sign and date the statement below. 2. Obtain academic advisor’s signature and submit application to the Dietetic Programs secretary in CTH 251 by the second week of the quarter before you plan to enroll in upper division classes. 3. If your application is accepted, you will be notified in writing by the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics prior to registration for the quarter you plan to enroll in upper division courses. Application Statement: Please read carefully and sign below, acknowledging your understanding of these policies.

I understand that I will be allowed to take 300 and 400 level courses in Food and Nutrition only if I am admitted to upper division.

I understand that I must complete all of the required curriculum courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics program with a C or better.

I understand that I will not receive the ACEND verification statement upon the completion of this concentration and will not be eligible to apply for a dietetic internship.

I understand that I am not permitted to take the following FNU courses:  FNU 414 Nutrition Assessment  FNU 423 Medical Nutrition Therapy I: Diabetes, Cancer, & Heart Disease  FNU 443 Medical Nutrition Therapy II: GI, Renal Disease, and Nutrition Support  FNU 463 Medical Nutrition Therapy III: Clinical Applications

I understand that I am required to pursue an approved minor.

______Student’s Signature Date Advisor’s Signature Date

DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS (DPD) APPLICATION FOR UPPER DIVISION (RD concentration) Requirements for Upper Division Students must apply for and be admitted to upper division prior to enrolling in Human Ecology courses numbered 300 and above. Nutrition and Dietetics students are eligible to apply for upper division once they have: · Completed a minimum of 54 hours of credit by the end of the quarter during which the application is made; · Completed HEC 257 RD Concentration: · Earned a grade point average of 2.85 calculated on a minimum of 35 hours of required lower division courses with no grade lower than a C (If a student earns a grade of D or F, the course must be repeated; the last grade earned will satisfy the grade requirement; however, both grades earned will be factored into the GPA calculation). Typically, students apply to upper division at the end of their sophomore year to enroll in upper division courses in fall of their junior year. Even after being admitted to upper division, students will only be allowed to enroll in courses for which they have satisfactorily completed prerequisites (with a grade of C or better). Procedure 2. Complete the upper division application form on the reverse side of this page. d. Indicate grades earned in all courses completed in the curriculum. e. If transfer credit is used, indicate course title and name of university where course was completed. f. For any required lower division course that you have not yet completed, indicate the date that you will take the course. 4. Carefully read, sign and date the statement below. 5. Obtain academic advisor’s signature and submit application to the Dietetic Programs secretary in CTH 251 by the second week of the quarter before you plan to enroll in upper division classes. 6. If your application is accepted, you will be notified in writing by the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics prior to registration for the quarter you plan to enroll in upper division courses.

18 Application Statement: Please read carefully and sign below, acknowledging your understanding of these policies.

I understand that I will be allowed to take 300 and 400 level courses in Food and Nutrition only if I am admitted to upper division.

I understand that I must complete all of the required curriculum courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics program with a C or better.

RD Concentration Only:

I must maintain a curriculum GPA of 2.85 or above in order to progress in the program. If my curriculum GPA falls below 2.85 during any quarter, I will be placed on probation and will have one quarter to raise my curriculum GPA to 2.85. If by the end of that probationary quarter, my curriculum GPA is not at 2.85 or above, I will not be allowed to enroll in any other upper division food and nutrition courses until I raise my curriculum GPA to 2.85.

I understand that I must maintain a curriculum GPA or 2.85 or above, with no grade lower than a C in order to graduate and receive the ACEND verification statement signifying eligibility to apply for admission to an ACEND accredited dietetic internship.

I understand that completion of an ACEND accredited dietetic internship is required before taking the examination to be a registered dietitian (RD). I also understand that being an RD is required to practice dietetics in Louisiana.

I understand that application is necessary for admission to a dietetic internship, including the one at Louisiana Tech University. I also understand that completion of the BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and receipt of the ACEND verification statement does not guarantee acceptance into a dietetic internship. ______Student’s Signature Date Advisor’s Signature Date

19 FOUR YEAR BLOCK PLAN NAME: CWID______Effective: Fall 2016

MAJOR: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS FALL 20_____ WINTER 20_____ SPRING 20_____ SUMMER 20_____ COURSES NOT CHEM 120 3 CHEM 121 3 HIST 102 3 COMPLETED COMM 101 3 CHEM 122 1 MATH 100 or 101 3 ENGL 101 3 ENGL 102 3 SOC 201 3 FNU 103 1 FNU Elective 3 UNIV SEMINAR 1

10 10 9 FALL 20_____ WINTER 20_____ SPRING 20_____ SUMMER 20_____ COURSES NOT BISC 225 3 BISC 227 3 FNU 201 or ACCT 201 3 COMPLETED BISC 226 1 FNU 220 3 FNU 232 3 FNU 203 3 HEC 257 3 FNU 299 3 FNU 210 3 STAT 200 3

(Apply for Dietetic 10 12 Upper Division Program) 9 FALL 20_____ WINTER _____ SPRING 20_____ SUMMER 20_____ COURSES NOT Elective/Elect Non-RD 3 ENGL 303 3 BISC 214 4 COMPLETED FNU 402 3 FNU 404 3 Elective/Elect Non-RD 3 FNU 403 3 FNU 412 3 PSYC 102 3 HIM 103 3

12 9 10 FALL 20_____ WINTER 20_____ SPRING 20_____ SUMMER 20_____ COURSES NOT FNU 302 3 Fine Arts Elective 3 FNU 443/Elect Non-RD 3 COMPLETED FNU 414/Elect Non-RD 3 FNU 423/Elect Non-RD 3 FNU 463/Elect Non-RD 3 MGMT 310 3 HEC 357 2 FNU 472 3 MKTG 300 3

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