UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS
Academic Program Approval
This form is a routing document for the approval of new
and revised academic programs.Proposing department should complete this
form. For more information, call the
Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.
Submitted by: Nancy Cotugna phone number_831-1006_______________
Department:Behavioral Health &
Nutrition email
address_ncotugna@udel.edu__
Action:Disestablishment of the
combined MS in Human Nutrition/Dietetic Internship Certificate
(Example: add major/minor/concentration, delete
major/minor/concentration, revise
major/minor/concentration, academic unit
name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)
Effective term________11F_______________________________________________________________________________
(use format
04F, 05W)
Current
degree___MS_____________________________________________________________
(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed change leads to the
degree of: ___________________________________________
(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed
name:_______________________________________________________________
Proposed new
name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit
(if
applicable)
Revising or Deleting:
Undergraduate major /
Concentration:______________________________________
(Example: Applied Music – Instrumental degree BMAS)
Undergraduate
minor:____________________________________________________
(Example: African Studies, Business Administration, English, Leadership, etc.)
Graduate Program Policy statement
change:_________________________________
(Must
attach your Graduate Program Policy Statement)
Graduate Program of Study:_Combined MS in Human
Nutrition/Dietetic Internship
(Example: Animal
Science: MS Animal Science: PHD
Economics: MA Economics: PHD)
Graduate minor /
concentration:___________________________________________
Note: all graduate studies
proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy
Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.
List new courses required for
the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program
objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?
(Be aware that approval
of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through
the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)
None.
Explain, when appropriate,
how this new/revisedcurriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate
education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/
Identify other units affected
by the proposed changes:
(Attach permission from the affected units. If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)
None.
Describe the rationale for
the proposed program change(s):
(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the
curriculum or program.)
All potential applicants want funding which requires 20 hours
per week of work in addition to 30 hours per week of internship on top of
course work. The program was never intended to offer funding, however there are
no applicants without it. This has been tried for 3 years and it has been shown
not to be practical. With rise in both graduate tuition and internship tuition,
we are not able to attract unfunded students.
Program Requirements:
(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the
Course Catalog. If this is a revision,
be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of
the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)
ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:(Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, College Curriculum
Committee___________________________________Date_____________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating
Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
& International Programs Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
Revised
10/23/2007 /khs
Program Description from
policy manual:
MS
with Dietetic Internship Certificate Sample Course Schedule
Thesis Option
Year One
|
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
|
CHEM 527 (3) |
NTDT 550 (1 ) Community Nutr. |
NTDT 611 (3) |
NTDT 550 (3) Clinical Nutr. |
|
NTDT elective or elective (3) |
|
NTDT Elective or Elective (3) |
|
|
Res. Des. Elec (3) |
|
Stat (3) |
|
|
Total 9
credits |
Total 1 credit |
Total 9
credits |
Total 3
credits |
Year Two
|
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
|
NTDT 869 (3) |
NTDT 551 (1) |
NTDT 869 (3) |
|
|
NTDT 665 (1) |
|
NTDT 665 (1) |
|
|
NTDT 551 (3) |
|
NTDT 651 (2) |
|
|
NTDT 650 (2) |
|
|
|
|
Total 9
credits |
Total 1 credit |
Total 6
credits |
|
Graduate Coursework – 30 credits
Dietetics Practicum – 8 credits (28 weeks supervised practice)
Dietetic
Internship Practicum
NTDT 550 will be
completed in supervised practice facilities during a winter and summer session
in one calendar year. The remainder of the practicum (551) will be completed in
the fall of year two on a part time basis. The practicum will be completed
during the following winter session. Interns enrolled in the MS WITH DIETETIC
INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATE must attend the one-week orientation held in mid August
in year 1.
The program offers
flexibility when completing NTDT 550/551 internship practicum.
·
UNIVERSITY OF
DELAWARE
Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Requirements for Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition
|
|
MS - THESIS |
MS WITH
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATE – THESIS |
MS - NON-THESIS |
MS WITH
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATE – NON-THESIS |
|
PREREQUISITES |
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition* |
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition* Verification Statement
of completion of a Didactic program in dietetics Medical Nutrition
Therapy Course within four years of application Recent relevant work
experience |
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition* |
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition* Verification Statement
of completion of a Didactic program in dietetics Medical Nutrition
Therapy Course within four years of application Recent relevant work
experience |
|
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75 GPA Overall 3.00 GPA based on major courses |
1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75
GPA Overall 3.00
GPA based on major courses |
1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75 GPA Overall 3.00 GPA based on major courses |
1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75
GPA Overall 3.00
GPA based on major courses |
|
COURSE REQUIREMENTS NTDT courses |
NTDT611 Advanced Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT Electives (3-6) |
NTDT611 Advanced Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT550 Dietetics Practicum I (4) NTDT551 Dietetics Practicum II (4) NTDT650 Current Perspectives In Dietetics I (2) NTDT651 Current Perspectives In Dietetics II (2) |
NTDT611 Advanced
Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT Electives (6-9) |
NTDT611 Advanced
Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT550 Dietetics Practicum I (4) NTDT551 Dietetics Practicum II (4) NTDT650
Current Perspectives In Dietetics I (2) NTDT651 Current Perspectives In Dietetics II (2) NTDT Electives (3) |
|
Non-NTDT
courses |
CHEM527 (3) STAT (3) Research Design (3) Electives (3-6) |
CHEM527 (3) STAT (3) Research Design (3) Electives (3) |
STAT (3) Research Design. (3) Electives (6-9) |
STAT (3) Research Design. (3) Electives (6-9) |
|
Seminar |
NTDT665 (2) |
NTDT665 (2) |
NTDT665 (2) |
NTDT665 (2) |
|
Thesis/Field Study |
NTDT869 (6) |
NTDT869 (6) |
NTDT669 (3) |
NTDT669 (3) |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
(32) |
(38) |
(32) |
(38) |
|
OTHER |
Thesis Defense/Oral
Exam |
Thesis Defense/Oral Exam |
Comprehensive Exam |
Comprehensive Exam |
* Requiring
Biochemistry as a prerequisite
POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
NON-THESIS OPTION
I. ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS/POLICIES
An advanced degree,
non-thesis option, at the University of Delaware in Human Nutrition implies
in-depth attention to an area of the field and also involves a Scholarly
Project. Prior course work and
experiences of the candidate and the focus of courses and field
study/theoretical paper in the human nutrition graduate program should build
and complement each other and direct the candidate’s preparation towards
his/her future goals.
The
evaluation of eligibility for admission is done by a nutrition faculty review
committee. The prerequisite courses
listed below should be completed prior to initiating the human nutrition
graduate program. Specific prerequisites
as conditions of acceptance to regular or provisional status will be considered
in context of the total application credentials. Any course deficits should be completed
during the first year of graduate study.
A.
Credentials to be supplied:
Application form, transcript(s) of all
undergraduate and post-baccalaureate course work completed, Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) Scores, TOEFL scores where appropriate, three references from
individuals able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for successful graduate
work, rank in class (if available).
Applicants to the MS with dietetic internship certificate
subplan must complete both the application to the graduate program and the
dietetic internship application. In addition to the above credentials,
applicants should also meet the following admission requirements:
·
Verification
Statement of completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics
·
Medical
Nutrition Therapy Course within four years of application
·
Biochemistry
course within five years of application
·
Recent
relevant work experience beyond what is required for undergraduate course
requirements
B.
Regular status requires:
1.
Minimum
Graduate Record Exam Scores (GRE’s) of 1000
(total for Verbal and Quantitative scores).
2.
Overall
undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.
3.
GPA
of 3.0 or higher in major.
4.
International
students applying for a teaching assistantship must report a paper-based TOEFL
score of at least 600 (250 or better on the computer-based TOEFL and 100 or
better iBT-based TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of at least 45.
A score of 575 or better (231 or better on the computer-based TOEFL and 90 or
better iBT-based TOEFL) is required for international students who do not apply
for a teaching assistantship.
For students emphasizing the nutritional
sciences, prerequisite courses to regular status are: human or animal physiology, inorganic and
organic chemistry, biochemistry (preferably with lab), and one course in human
nutrition with a biochemistry prerequisite.
C.
Provisional status may be designated if:
1.
The
baccalaureate degree is still in progress at the time the applicant’s
credentials are reviewed. Admission to
regular status is contingent on successful completion of the baccalaureate
degree.
2.
Prerequisite
courses are incomplete. Any course
deficits should be completed during the first year of graduate study.
Provisional status will be changed to
regular status when all the contingencies set at admission have been satisfied. To change status the student must complete a
Graduate Student Change of Status form
Students on provisional status are not
eligible for tuition scholarships or graduate teaching assistantships.
D.
Application Deadlines:
The general university deadline for
application submission is December 1 for spring admission, July 1 for fall
admission. Early submission of application is recommended, especially if you
request for teaching or researching assistantship.
The application deadline for MS with
dietetic internship certificate subplan is January 15 of each year.
A.
Program
requirements for non- thesis option without dietetic internship certificate
subplan
Minimum total credits – 32*: Credits
NTDT Graduate Courses 12-15**
Non-NTDT Graduate Courses 12-15***
NTDT 669 – Scholarly Project 3****
NTDT 665 – Seminar 2
*Includes completion of at least 2 credits of
nutrition program seminar. (Attendance
and participation are required each semester seminar is offered, but only 2
semesters are taken for credit.)
**NTDT Requirements: NTDT611, NTDT630
***Non-NTDT requirements: three credits of coursework in Statistics and
three credits of coursework in Research Methods/Design; e.g., FREC608 Research
Methods.
****These three credits may be spread out over
multiple semesters.
B.
Program
requirements for non-thesis option with dietetic internship certificate subplan
Minimum total credits – 38*: Credits
NTDT Graduate Courses 18-21**
Non-NTDT Graduate Courses 12-15***
NTDT669 – Scholarly Project 3****
NTDT665 – Seminar 2
*Includes completion of at least two credits of
nutrition program seminar. (Attendance
and participation are required each semester seminar is offered, but only two
semesters are taken for credit.)
**NTDT Requirements: NTDT550, NTDT551, NTDT611, NTDT630, NTDT650,
NTDT651
***Non-NTDT requirements: three credits of coursework in Statistics and
three credits of coursework in Research Methods/Design (e.g. FREC608 Research
Methods.)
****These three credits may be spread out over
multiple semesters.
Please refer to the forms
section for non-thesis option for a Masters of Science with Dietetic Internship
Certificate Sample Course Schedule.
Students
must have at least a 3.0 cumulative index to be classified “in good standing”
and to receive degree clearance. The
student is referred to the University of Delaware Graduate Catalog for further
information considering academic standards and status.
IV.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS FOR
COMPLETION OF GRADUATE DEGREE
The
succeeding paragraphs describe in detail each major event.
A.
MS Degree Program Expectations
The Human Nutrition Graduate Program
Coordinator will assign each graduate student an academic advisor. The academic advisor will supervise the
academic progress of the candidate from entrance till the time when a Scholarly
Project Advisor is identified (or unless another advisor is chosen).
Students completing the non-thesis option
are required to present evidence of critical thinking and writing skills in the
form of a paper based on a scholarly project.
This project may take a variety of forms, e.g., field study; case study;
development and pilot testing of questionnaires, evaluation of instruments;
development and evaluation of a specific worksite project; comprehensive
literature review of a defined area of knowledge which identifies a current
area of concern for analysis, generates hypotheses, suggests a methodology and
statistical analysis for testing hypotheses, and/or develops a rationale for
change in current practice.
A written comprehensive examination will
be administered upon completion of the majority of course requirements
(excluding the scholarly project). The
student should notify the Human Nutrition Graduate Program Coordinator in
writing of his/her intent to take the comprehensive exam within the first two
weeks of the semester in which the exam is to be scheduled. There will be no
exam given in the summer or winter sessions.
The four-hour examination will be
administered at a common time for all exam takers of the semester. It will be
developed by a committee of three faculty appointed by either the Department
Chair or the Human Nutrition Graduate Program Coordinator. The exam will consist of three categories,
Metabolism, Current Issues, and Statistics/Research. A study guide will be provided. A student who
fails the comprehensive examination may petition for a re-exam at the next
scheduled testing date and will receive suggestions for remediation. A Letter of Intent to Retake Exam should be
submitted to the project advisor. The
exam may not be taken a third time.
Failure to pass the comprehensive exam
will result in removal from the graduate program. Student will be notified in writing of
successful completion of exam.
Successful completion of the exam must also be reported by memo to the
degree auditor in the university graduate office by the last day of classes.
B.
Selection of Scholarly Project Advisor and Reader
The candidate will select a project
advisor from among the nutrition program graduate faculty to guide their
scholarly activity. Selection and
identification of the specific project will be determined by the student in
consultation with the project advisor.
The student will also choose a second
“reader” to provide additional critical review and perspective for the final
report/paper prepared by the student.
This reader may be selected from the nutrition program or the university
at large, and may include joint or adjunct faculty.
If the project involves human subjects, a
request for Human Subjects Approval or Exemption must be submitted to the
University Research Office. Approval
must be obtained before any data
collection can begin.
C.
Application for Degree
The candidate is responsible for filing an
Application for Advanced Degree form with the University Office of Graduate
Studies.
D.
Scholarly Project
The scholarly project will result in a
written paper which may be presented either in traditional or manuscript form
according to the guidelines of the Journal of The American Dietetic
Association, or other subject-appropriate peer-reviewed journal as approved
by the project advisor. (see Publishable
Paper Guidelines included in this manual)
E.
Seminar Presentation
Students are required to present results
of their scholarly project in a seminar format to the nutrition program
(preferably in NTDT665).
F.
Final Grades:
The candidate should check that his/her
instructor has submitted all final grades NTDT669 receives a temporary grade of
S or U which must be converted to final letter grades by the instructor using
the Change of Grade form.
G.
Transfer to the Thesis Option
In the event that a student pursuing the
MS/non-Thesis Option wishes to change to the MS/Thesis Option:
1.
A
written request, including a statement explaining the basis for the decision,
outline of proposed thesis research, the plan of study, and identification of
faculty member willing to serve as thesis advisor is submitted to the Human
Nutrition Graduate Program Coordinator.
2.
The
Nutrition Graduate Faculty Committee will review the request and recommend
action.
3.
Credit taken as
NTDT 669 may be converted to NTDT elective credits provided there is a written
submission of activities/outcomes achieved.
4.
The
student must meet all course requirements for the thesis option.
5.
After
committee approval, submit a Change of Classification form to the University
Office of Graduate Studies.
H.
Transfer to the Dietetic Internship Certificate subplan:
Students wishing to transfer into the MS with dietetic internship
certificate subplan either internally or externally must meet all of the above
stated admission requirements. Applications will be accepted only once a year
by January 15.
I.
Submitting
Scholarly Project Report
Your report needs to be approved by your project advisor, the
reader and the Department Chairperson.
Once it is finalized, please convert the report to a PDF version. A copy
of the final report and the original page with approval signatures must be sent
to the Nutrition Program Secretary in 042 CSB no later than the reading day of
the semester. This copy of the report should be submitted as a PDF file
recorded on a CD supplied by the student. The first 3 pages must be submitted
on bond paper to the graduate office. A hard copy in a
file folder must be submitted to the Dean's office.