Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics
University of Washington
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The Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) admits 12 masters-level students to the program each fall. The GCPD also has two PhD-level slots. These students must also be accepted into the Nutritional Sciences Program for one of the following degrees: MS, MPH or PhD. The GCPD is a full-time, ~2 year program. The first 5 quarters are spent in classes for both the graduate program and the GCPD, followed by 3 quarters (January - August of year 2) in the Practice Experience (internship). A single 3-week rotation is completed during the summer between year 1 and 2. As an ACEND Accredited program, the GCPD provides 1200+ hours of supervised practice in the following rotations: clinical, ambulatory, WIC, community, management, food service and MNT or PH concentration. Students are responsible for transportation to and from sites through out the greater Seattle area. While students may be able to graduate after completing the Practice Experience, it is common for a student to take an additional quarter to finish their thesis. We recommend that masters-level students begin their thesis efforts the first year of their graduate studies by working with their advisor to identify a thesis project and submit their graduate student portfolio as described on the Nutritional Sciences web page. Doctoral students complete a dissertation and additional PhD requirements. After graduation, students are eligible to sit for the RD exam.
Prospective student 1-page brochure on the UW Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Examples of former student projects can be found on the Nutritional Sciences webpage.
Track # 1: Students who need both the coursework and the supervised practice. These students are applying for the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (MS, MPH, or PhD) and the GCPD for both the dietetic coursework and the supervised practice.
Track # 2: Students who have already completed their dietetic coursework from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and have received their DPD verification form or will have the form when they enroll at the UW. These students are applying for the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (MS, MPH or PhD) and the GCPD for the supervised practice.
Both tracks take 2 years plus thesis to complete. Track 2 students waive out of a number of GCPD courses. These courses are marked "Track 1" under the GCPD heading on our curriculum page.
The University of Washington coordinated program offers two concentration areas: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Public Health (PH). Usually MS students select the MNT concentration and MPH students complete the PH concentration. MPH - Nutrition students may use the public health concentration as their public health practicum to meet the School of Public Health degree requirements. Interns work closely with GCPD faculty to select their concentration rotation. Other rotations are assigned. For more information on the rotations, please see our Practice Experience page.
The GCPD at the University of Washington is granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly called the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), 120 Riverside Dr., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 1-800-877-1600
GCPD Completion Rate and Pass Rate on RD Exam
The GCPD at the University of Washington has experienced a 98% completion rate over the last five years. Our graduates have been very successful in taking the RD examination with a 100% pass rate.
Students enrolled in the GCPD are completing both a degree (MS, MPH, or PhD) and preparing to become a Registered Dietitian. The fees below reflect the course of study for the first two years. All master's level students are required to complete a thesis which may be incorporated into existing quarters. Most students require at least one quarter beyond the Practice Experience to complete the thesis. The time to completion of the thesis is under the student's control. Doctoral students complete a dissertation and additional PhD requirements.
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2012-2013 |
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MS (Tier III) |
MPH |
MS (Tier III) |
MPH |
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Autumn/
Winter/ Spring |
$4,996/ A Qtr $5,006/ W Qtr $5,006/ Sp Qtr $15,008 |
$5,573/ A
Qtr $5,583/ W Qtr $16,738 |
$9,283/ A Qtr $9,293/ W Qtr $9,292/ Sp Qtr $27,868 |
$10,952/ A Qtr $10,963/ W Qtr $10,963/ Sp Qtr $32,878 |
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Total Year One |
$17,031 |
$18,916 |
$31,729 |
$37,154 |
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MS (Tier III) |
MPH |
MS (Tier III) |
MPH |
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Autumn quarter |
$4,996 |
$5,573 |
$9,283 |
$10, 952 |
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Ŧ 2011-12 summer tuition rates are shown because Summer 2012-13 tuition rates were not available at the time of printing.
* Tuition for the Practice Experience is through the UW Office of Professional Continuing Education (UW-PCE) where there is no distinction for tiers or residency. Winter and Spring quarter there is an additional $41 technology fee. UW-PCE Tuition & Fees are estimates for the 2012-13 school year.
GCPD Year One (Coursework)
Estimated tuition for the first year of the GCPD is shown in the table above. The most current information is available from the UW website. Note tuition is subject to change. Consult the UW website for updates.
GCPD Year Two (Practice Experience)
During year two, students register for 10 hours of UWPCE credit (NUTR 561), at $524 per credit plus a $39 registration fee, and a $152 student activity fee each quarter. Winter and Spring quarters there is also a $41 technology fee. UW-PCE tuition is due only during Winter, Spring, and Summer of year two, even though students are completing some NUTR 561 requirements during the preceding summer and fall quarters.
Other program fees:
Application fee $75 Liability Insurance $20-24 Annual Immunization Fee $95-110 € Academy Student Membership (annual) $50 Food Worker's Card
$10
€ Approximate fee, more information available soon from the Dean's Office.
Students are required to attend the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting during their second year. Student registration fees are approximately $85 for one day. The location of this meeting varies but may be outside the Greater Seattle area and therefore students may need to pay for overnight lodging and arrange for transportation. Information on the meeting is available on the WSAND web site.
Some sites require an additional background and finger printing screening (Cost ~$60). The student will be responsible for covering this cost.
In addition to these fees, student will incur typical living expenses.
Washington State Residency Requirements
Information on “Understanding Washington State Residency” may be found on the University of Washington’s residency website.
Financial Aid
The GCPD does not have access to financial aid for students. The Nutritional Sciences Program provides information about financial resources on their website. Once enrolled in the program, current students are eligible to apply for teaching assistantships in our undergraduate courses as they become available. During the 2012-13 academic year, there were eleven TA positions held by master’s students in our program. TA positions provide salary, a tuition waiver, and health insurance during the quarter the course is taught.
The Nutritional Sciences Program has limited scholarship money available. Scholarship applications are accepted each spring quarter. The scholarships vary based on the funds, but typically range from $1,000-$3,000 and are applied in the second year of study. Application forms will be available from the NSP Program Manager. The notice of award is made spring quarter and the funds are disbursed the following autumn quarter.
Other research assistantships and funding opportunities occasionally become available on faculty research grants or within the School of Public Health. We promote these to any eligible students as they become available. Notices and applications for other scholarships are posted on the student bulletin board in Raitt Hall 305.
Outside of the School of Public Health, the UW Libraries maintain a website on Graduate Student Funding Resources and the UW Graduate School maintains a list of upcoming Fellowship, Assistantship, and Award opportunities.
The Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a scholarship and awards program. See their web site at: http://www.eatrightwashington.org/. Information regarding scholarships from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is available on their website, www.eatright.org.
Students are encouraged to explore funding options as early as possible.
Housing
Information on off-campus housing is available though the ASUW but must be accessed in person. Housing in the immediate University area may be more expensive than housing in other residential areas. However, please consider that there is limited parking on-campus. Students are encouraged to consider their transportation options in arranging housing. On line apartment services may provide information on available housing. Information on on-campus housing may be obtained on the UW website.
Transportation
The UW offers an exceptional transportation package to students. The U-Pass system allows a student to ride Metro, Community Transit and Sound Transit service anytime, anywhere on these systems. (This system does not include Washington State Ferries or Piece County Transit). Students need to tap their ID on an ORCA card reader within 60 days of purchase to activate their U-Pass. There is a $76 (2012-13) quarterly fee included on the tuition statement. See the UW U-Pass website for more information. Both first year GCPD students and second year UW PCE students are eligible for a U-Pass.
The Practice Experience sites are throughout the Greater Seattle region. Students may be assigned to a rotation up to 60 miles from the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Though we highly recommend the U-Pass system for most situations, students are required to have access to personal transportation for some rotation sites and/or GCPD events.
Immunizations, Health Insurance, And Safety Training Requirements
Students in the GCPD are subject to the policies of the School of Public Health and the Nutritional Sciences Program, specifically the policy on immunizations, health insurance and safety training. All students are also subject to a background search by the Washington State Patrol. Students are required to maintain liability insurance. For more information see Nutritional Sciences Immunization Policy.
Additional general requirements for the Practice Experience are described in the Handbook.
Completion of the GCPD, Graduation and Issuance of the Verification Form
Upon successful completion of all requirements of the GCPD including thesis, the student will receive a verification form as required by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly called the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) and will submit an application to the GCPD Program Director to apply to the Commission on Dietetic Registration to sit for the RD examination.
Anne Lund, MPH, RD
Director, Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology
Nutritional Sciences Program
School of Public Health and Community Medicine
University of Washington
Box 353410, 324 Raitt Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-3410Email: AEL4@u.washington.edu
Location
The Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences is located on the 3rd floor of Raitt Hall on the main campus in Seattle.
Maps of the University of Washington: Raitt Hall
Directions to Raitt Hall
From I-5 southbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169). Turn left onto NE 45th Street. Continue east about one half mile to 17th Avenue NE. Turn right onto the main campus. Stop at the gatehouse (Gate #2) for directions and a parking permit.
From I-5 northbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169). Turn right onto NE 45th Street. Continue east about one half mile to 17th Avenue NE. Turn right onto the main campus. Stop at the Gate #2 for directions and a parking permit.
Coming from the east use State Route 520; take the Montlake Boulevard exit. Continue north past Husky Stadium. When the road splits, take the left fork onto 25th Avenue NE. At the traffic light, turn left onto Pend Oreille Road. Stop at the Gate #3 located up the hill for directions and a parking permit.
History: Nutritional Sciences at the University of Washington
University of Washington has a long tradition of education in the field of food and nutrition. Dietetics education first was offered on the campus in 1974.
Raitt Hall, circa 1929 UW Quad, circa 1926
UW Quad today Courses are often taught in the Health
Sciences complex. We emphasize
interdisciplinary training and leadership
development
Student learning is supported by the outstanding University of Washington library system which is one of the largest research libraries in North America.
Opportunities for activities and cultural events
The Pacific Northwest and the Greater Seattle area are rich in opportunities for an active lifestyle. We also encourage students to explore the campus environment for performing art and cultural events through the UW World Series. Students are eligible to use the IMA (intramural activities building) on campus. We also have two museums on campus, the Burke Museum and the Henry Art Gallery as well.
University of Washington
Nutritional Sciences Program
305 Raitt Hall, Box 353410
Seattle, WA 98195
For additional information please contact us at: gcpd@uw.edu
Last Updated: March 21, 2013