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Professional Enrichment Requirements

About Professional Enrichment

Merely attending classes and meeting course requirements will not adequately prepare students to enter the demanding and competitive dietetic internship and profession. The University of Dayton's Department of Health & Sport Science has as its goal the development of highly-qualified health and sport science majors. To achieve this goal, the department requires that its majors not only meet their state, School of Education & Allied Professions and program requirements, but also engage in a number of out-of-class activities as well.

Professional Enrichment Points System

All majors will be required to participate in various activities that are representative of the experience they may encounter in the field or that are of enriching and/or of a professional nature. These activities should supplement the course offerings and result in a more highly competent individual, who, at the same time, has enhanced his/her potential for securing a good position as a dietitian. The point system outlined has been devised by the Department of Health & Sport Science and the Student Advisory Board as a means of suggesting a variety of experiences the student could participate in during their undergraduate years. The specifics of the system are contained in the following pages. The points must be spread out in at least three different area categories.

View the Dietetic Enrichment Point Record for the Student File (pdf) >> 

All students are urged to study this policy and exercise their own initiative in devising a plan by which to secure the needed points.  Each student must assume the responsibility of reporting his or her points, as soon as earned, to his or her respective advisor. Use the Dietetic Enrichment Point Record for the Student File, which may be downloaded above and obtained from the departmental office.

Compiling Points

  • Before obtaining permission to pursue the internship curriculum: (Preceding the first semester of the junior year): 30 points
  • Students transferring from other colleges or majors will be required to earn points on a pro-rated basis: 15 points shall be required for graduation if a student transfers after four semesters (6 quarters).
  • There are five categories of activities. The student's TOTAL OF TWENTY (20) POINTS MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM A MINIMUM THREE CATEGORIES. 
  • Transfer students shall be required to engage in no more than two (2) categories if they have ten (10) or fewer points needed to fulfill their point requirements. Those who have eleven (11) or more points to accumulate shall engage in at least three categories.
  • Activities prior to enrollment as a freshman in college are not acceptable.
  • It shall be the student's responsibility to report the points and to ascertain the accuracy of the record with his or her respective advisor.  
  • Students should present completed report forms to the adviser during course advising appointments. 
  • Students are encouraged to complete 5-8 credits per year to meet the required credits as stated above. CREDIT FOR POINTS WILL BE VOID IF REPORTED MORE THAN ONE SEMESTER AFTER EXPERIENCE.
  • Work required for course assignments will not be acceptable.