Career Exploration in Nutrition and Foods
This course, NUTR 4301, led by Instructor Lindsey Menge, MS, RD, LD, offers a comprehensive exploration into the field of nutrition and foods. It covers eligibility criteria, application process, internship requirements, and necessary coursework. Students must complete specific credit hours, courses, and maintain GPA criteria. The course involves securing a mentor internship site, submitting various forms and assignments, and culminates in final reports. It emphasizes practical experience and professional development in nutrition and food-related activities.
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+ NUTR 4301 Career Exploration in Nutrition and Foods Instructor: Lindsey Menge, MS, RD, LD Information on NUTR 4301 can be found here: http://www.fcs.txstate.edu/degrees-programs/nutr/nutr_4301.html
Timeline Beginning of semester prior to taking 4301 (e.g. Spring if you plan to take 4301 in Summer) 1. Determine Eligibility A. Choose a potential Internship Site Secure a mentor internship site. Due 3 months before 1st day of class to assigned faculty 2. Submit Application Form 3. Submit Mentor Survey + Mentor Forms Due BEFORE first day of class 4. Submit Portfolio Resume Cover Letter Job Description Additional materials Due 1-4 weeks into course (depending on semester) as PDF via TRACS Due by 11:55 PM on Fridays following weekly activities 5. Submit Assignments (progress reports and interview to TRACS Due 2-3 weeks before final grades 6. Submit Final Reports (Mentor Evaluation, Self-Evaluation
NUTR 4301 Eligibility Completion of the following hours: 75 semester credit hours 24 semester credit hours from TEXAS STATE 24 NUTR credit hours, including currently enrolled courses Completion of the following courses or their equivalents: ENG 1310, 1320 MATH 1315 COMM 1310 HIST 1310, 1320 POSI 2310, 2320 CHEM 1341/1141 & CHEM 1342/1142 GPA Criteria: Cumulative GPA 2.00 Cumulative Texas State GPA 2.00 Major GPA 2.25
+Application Complete Online See 4301 Info Page: https://txstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo rm/SV_3fVqrIG5Asb7EzP Due 3 Months before the first day of class Fall Deadline: 5:00 PM, first Monday of June Spring Deadline: 5:00 PM, first Monday of October Summer Deadline: 5:00 PM, first Monday in March *Don t forget to attach Degree Audit
+Before You Begin Submit mentor contact information to supervising faculty NOTE: For all clinical and child related sites, you may be required to have a criminal background check and perhaps be fingerprinted. Proof of immunizations may be required, as well as TB testing. Many clinical facilities require an affiliation agreement. These take TIME to be finalized. Start this process as soon as you are approved to take the course.
+Approval Once approved by supervising faculty You will be notified if you are approved/rejected Course override provided by faculty needed to register
+ Find a Potential Site Nutrition and Food Related Activity Minimum 150 Hours Hospitals Long-term care facilities Research with faculty Food service operations Schools Public Health Agencies WIC Head Start Diabetes and other health clinics Wellness programs Fitness centers Food companies/ Restaurants Camps Medical clinics Catering companies Food, wellness product companies Non-profits Community gardens Meals on Wheels (Austin, Tarrant co) Food Banks (Austin, Tarrant, San Marcos) Bobcat Bounty YMCA Nutrition Division Green Space Food for Black Thought HealthStart Foundation, Inc Mothers Milk Bank at Austin Texas State Child Development Center WIC (San Marcos, Kyle, Austin, etc) Eden Hill Communities School Fuel San Marcos Central Texas Medical Center Lactation services & Clinical Texas AgriLife (extension) Total Wellness in San Marcos Nutrition Faculty It s Time Texas
Coursework Interview a Professional - Interview a RD or nutrition professional - Reflect on personal application Mentor Survey - Will be approved by course instructor - Allows instructor to contact your mentor Progress Report - Describe your work thus far - Reflect on goals - Describe work left and obstacles face Portfolio - CEE job description - Goals for CEE - Coverletter -Resume Mentor Forms - Signed by you &/or your mentor - Include mentor resume
