October 1, Dear Student:

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1 School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science October 1, 2017 Dear Student: Thank you for your interest in our Masters of Science in Nutrition and/or our Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP). This year there is a combined application, meaning you can apply for the MS and the CDP using one application. All applications for Fall 2018 are due February 15, The CDP is a graduate program. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must also be admitted to the MS program. Please note, you may also be accepted to our MS program and not the CDP. The first step is to apply to the university s graduate admission system through Cal State Apply at The second step is to complete the attached supplemental application for the MS/CDP. The MS program is typically a 2 year program while the CDP program is typically a 3 year program, depending on the graduate coursework and program. The student must complete the CDP program and earn a Master of Science in Nutritional Science degree prior to taking the Registration Exam for Dietitians. Students with an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science or Dietetics may complete the MS within a shorter time frame, based upon evaluation of their transcripts and acceptance into the program. If you are an international student, further information on applying can be found here Both the University and the supplemental applications must be postmarked February 15, Please send the supplemental materials to the: School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science Attention: Graduate Program/CDP Physical Education Building, PE 206 California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA Only complete applications will be accepted, which include: 1) the Cover Sheet, 2) the MS and CDP graduate application, 3) Statement Letter, 4) Resume, and 5) Two Recommendation forms. Official transcripts and GRE scores need to be sent directly to Admissions. Late applications will NOT be accepted nor any changes or amendments after the deadline. You will be notified of the outcome in Spring Please look over these materials and if you have any questions about the MS program, feel free to contact Dr. Hillstrom at (323) or kgraves@calstatela.edu and for questions about the CDP, please contact Dr. Jambazian at (323) or pjambaz@calstatela.edu. Sincerely, Pera Jambazian, Dr. P.H., R.D. Director, Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) Kathryn (Mandy) Hillstom, Ed.D., MPH, RDN Coordinator, Nutritional Science Graduate Program 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA T: (323) F: (323)

2 California State University, Los Angeles Cover Sheet for MS/CDP Application For Fall 2018 admission Submit application materials in one packet. Use the following check-list to make sure your application is complete and include it with your application. Please check one of the boxes below to indicate which program(s) you are applying for. SECTION A - Check List 1. Graduate Application MS only (complete sections A, C & E) MS and CDP (complete all sections) CDP only (for current MS students at Cal State LA only) - (Complete section A, part 1 only, B, D & E) Name CIN 2. Official sealed transcripts from all universities attended these should be sent to Admissions, not the department. We will obtain the originals from Admissions for your supplemental file. Name of institution Prerequisites completed and any missing courses identified 4. Calculated GPA (see section C for instructions) 5. GRE scores - Please send test scores directly to Admissions and they will give us the originals. Verbal Quantitative Writing 6. Statement Letter using provided outline 7. Resume 8. Two sealed letters of recommendation with coversheet completed SECTION B - Check List For Current Cal State LA MS students, applying only for CDP 1. Unofficial Transcript only from Cal State LA 2. Calculated GPA (see section C for instructions) 3. Statement Letter using provided outline 4. Resume 5. Two sealed letters of recommendation with form

3 SECTION C Masters Application Primary Area of Interest (rank 1 to 3 with 1 being first choice) this is used to identify the correct advisor and help structure your graduate coursework Functional and Integrative Nutrition Clinical Dietetics Community Nutrition Food Science and Technology Food Service Management Geriatric Nutrition Maternal and Child Nutrition Disordered Eating & Weight Issues Sports Nutrition EDUCATION List chronologically all colleges and universities attended beginning with your most recent experience (attach additional pages as needed). Official transcripts must be sent to Admissions for every institution where you have completed university/college course work. They will be provided to our department by Admissions. Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Institution (include location) Dates of Enrollment (month/year to month/year) Major Subject (list minor if applicable) Degree/ Certificate Received/Date Graduate Institution (include location) Dates of Enrollment (month/year to month/year) Major Subject (list minor if applicable) Degree/ Certificate Received/Date GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) Calculate based on undergraduate work only (Minimum GPA is 3.00). You must calculate your current GPA. To do this, please use the GPA calculator on our website, which will take you to an excel spreadsheet. Start with most recent coursework and input the courses in reverse chronological order. Please include all the courses in a quarter or semester that include the 60th unit, even if you exceed the 60 units. How to convert from quarters to semesters is described on the spreadsheet. GPAs will be verified. Please print the excel spreadsheet and attach to your application! Note: You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 semester units of coursework completed or you will not be considered if your GPA is below the required minimum.

4 PREREQUISITES: Complete the requested information COURSE COURSE TITLE GRADE SCHOOL BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II CHEM 1020 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (Organic) CHEM 3000 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry MICR 1010 ANTH 1500 or SOC 2010* ECON 1500* NTRS 2100 NTRS 3170 PSY 1500* SPCH/COMM 1100 CDP only Biology for Microorganisms Cultural Anthropology Principles of Sociology Economics for the Citizen Foundations of Food Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Introductory Psychology Oral Communication YEAR COMPLETED Note: All science classes MUST include labs. No online science courses are currently being accepted. All prerequisites must be completed prior to entering the MS and CDP program in Fall Please note that NTRS 3170 (Fundamentals for Human Nutrition), NTRS 2100 (Foundation of Food), and CHEM 3000 (Biochemistry) are typically taken the summer prior to admission to Fall. Failure to take the classes during summer may delay graduation. Classes with an asterisk (*) are not required for admission into the MS but are required to obtain a verification statement to apply for dietetic internships. If all prerequisites are not completed by the application deadline, list the courses to be completed prior to Fall Semester 2018, and when they will be completed: Course Title School Completed by GRE SCORES Category Score Date taken: Verbal Quantitative Analytical We require a minimum score of 400 on verbal (146 on new test), 500 (144) on quantitative and 3.5 on analytical writing. We take the highest score from each category to meet the minimums. Please be aware that GRE scores expire after 5 years and cannot be accepted. We will not consider your application if any of the three scores is below the minimum.

5 SECTION D Graduate Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) Application Please fill out the information below. The Coordinated Dietetics Program is currently granted accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Application material is confidential information and once submitted is the property of the CSULA School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science. This material cannot be returned to or copied by the applicant without permission of the School and is part of the permanent student file if the applicant is accepted. Please print neatly or type throughout and use additional pages if necessary. Name Last First Middle CIN (CSULA Students Only) Other names by which you have been known Mailing address Street City State Zip Code Permanent address Street City State Zip Code Telephone Home ( ) Cell/Message ( ) Date of Birth* Ethnicity* *Birth date and ethnicity are optional; used for statistical reports and identification of scholarships. Have you applied for admission to the CDP Program before? [ ] No [ ] Yes; when? Have you attended another CDP Program? [ ] No [ ] Yes; School Reason for leaving Dates of Attendance List other Schools of Coordinated Dietetics Programs to which you are applying and the status of your application.

6 SECTION E Miscellanea STATEMENT LETTER Submit a statement letter. This is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the MS and/or CDP Selection and Review Committee. Your statement must be typed and limited to two (2) pages or approximately 500 words. It should include a statement explaining: a. Your reasons for entering the field of dietetics. b. Your short and long range professional goals. c. Your experiences, both paid and volunteer, in the field of nutrition. d. Your reasons for applying to the Cal State LA Nutritional Science program. e. If applicable, your reasons for applying to the Coordinated Dietetics Program. f. Other pertinent information you may feel would be beneficial to the committee in making a decision on your admission to the program. RESUME Please include a one page typed resume. Include your volunteer experiences in nutrition, food service and any related activities. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Include a minimum of two recommendation forms (see below). At least one recommendation MUST be from an educator (it cannot be from a Cal State LA Nutritional Science or Food Science & Technology faculty member). Ask each evaluator to fill out the recommendation form below, place it in a sealed envelope, and sign across the bottom. Include completed and sealed recommendation envelopes with the supplemental application packet. FOR CDP APPLICANTS You may be required to complete an interview. The interview schedule will be communicated to the applicants.