To be considered for admissions to Cox College Dietetic Internship, all prospective students must submit the following information.
1.
A completed (typewritten) Dietetic Internship Application (web site location found @ www.depdpg.org). Application must be stapled.
2.
Completed Cox College application, including application fee of $30.00 (non-refundable) made payable to Cox College .
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs attended (including individual courses). Note: Transcripts issued as student copies will not be accepted. Transcripts must contain the official school stamp. Please note: we recommend that transcripts be sent either directly to the Internship or enclosed in a sealed envelope from the DPD Director.
4.
Three completed Waiver and Recommendation Forms. A recommendation from professional persons (same persons listed on Supervised Practice Application) qualified to comment on the applicant's academic and/or work ability, potential, personality, and character:
The Director of your Didactic Program in Dietetics
A nutrition faculty member who has taught an upper level course
A work or volunteer supervisor, preferably one who is a practicing RD who has observed your work for more than three months
NOTE: Recommendations must be submitted on the standard form found on the DEP web site ( www.depdpg.org) and must be in individually sealed envelopes. The signature of the person making the recommendation must be across the closing flap of the envelope. Unsigned or unsealed recommendations submitted by the applicant will not be accepted. Photocopied references are acceptable, however, the writer is asked to resign in colored ink (not black).
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A typewritten narrative statement, no more than two pages in length, which includes the following:
how your background, experiences, personal and professional goals support the mission of Cox College DI
why you are interested in dietetics
a discussion of you strengths and areas of improvement, focusing on the following areas: ability to work independently, ability to work with other people and groups, ability to work under pressure, flexibility, management skills and oral and written skills
Please make sure your name is on each page of the narrative, staple, sign and date the last page of the narrative.
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An original ADA Verification Statement , signed in blue ink, documenting completion of Didactic requirements or a Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree.
Computer Matching
Applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI preferences. Applicants should request this material from any CADE-accredited/approved Didactic Program in Dietetics program director or from D&D Digital Systems, Inc. This request should be made to allow turn around time for submitting by the established dates for the April and November computer matches. (The deadline for the April 2008 computer match is February 15, 2008. There is no charge for the computer matching material. However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant’s prioritized ranking.
The matching code for Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 173. For more information on the computer matching process go to www.dnddigital.com D&D Digital Systems, Inc. contact information:
D&D Digital Systems, Inc.
304 Main Street, Suite 301 Ames , IA 50010
Phone: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
E-mail: dnd@netins.net
