A total of 30 credits is required for graduation. Other courses are selected in consultation with the major professor. Students may be either admitted to a degree program prior to application to the DICP or may apply to the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences master's degree program with the internship option. Applicants must submit an ADA verification form or declaration of intent form signed by their DPD director. In addition, applicants must submit two official transcripts of all academic work, an internship application form, three letters of recommendation using internship recommendation forms, and a personal statement of objectives.
Admission is highly competitive and for the fall term only.
Final selection of qualified applicants is determined by the national computer matching process. Enrollment is expected to be limited to eight students. The DICP is an ADA-accredited internship administered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. DICP students are governed by the same academic standards as other graduate students. The program consists of nine courses including more than 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience in health care facilities.