Thus, as outlined in the next page, the DI program is structured to provide maximum flexibility towards additional career developments. The DI Curriculum The University of Kentucky DI is designed to provide flexibility to students by offering two separate pathways. The first pathway is the Dietetic Internship. During the spring and summer sessions, the DI student will complete the required nine hundred plus hours of practice to successfully meet performance requirements. The second pathway allows the DI student the opportunity to work on a Master s degree.
Students can enroll in graduate courses during the fall semester prior to their supervised practice.
The graduate credit hours apply toward requirements or electives of the Nutrition and Food Science Master's degree program. Supervised practices will include experiences in metropolitan and rural health care settings, school, university, and hospital food service, industry and government programs and private consultative service. After successful completion of the program, the students will receive signed verification forms that allow entrance to the registration examination. A verification statement signed by the Program Director is required. Complied with the application and screening procedures for the DI required by the NFS Department.