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DI Program Costs and Financial Assistance

Program Costs

Estimated Expenses*
Year I (2 semesters)


Tuition

$6,850 (In-state)

$20,946 (Out-of-state)

Tuition includes University Programs and Technology Fee

Books and Supplies
(Approx.$300/Semester)

$600 up

Transportation

Variable

Physical Examination/Lab Tests

Free / Variable

 

Meals

Variable

Membership in Professional Organizations:

KDDA - Student Member (optional)

ADA - Affiliate Member

$10/year

$49/year

*Total Estimated expenses for Masters Students

$7,509 (In-state)

$21,605 (Out-of-state)

*All expense quotations are approximations based on costs available at the time of publication (Fall, 2009). Actual costs may be more or less than estimates. Room and board estimates are not included.

NOTE: 75% or more of dietetic interns receive graduate assistantships for teaching or research which cover tuition plus stipend for the three semesters during the course work.

 

Estimated Expenses*
Year II (3 semesters)


Tution

$10,275(In-state)

$31,419 (Out-of-state)

Tuition includes University Programs and Technology Fee

Uniform:

Slacks & top or scrubs (2+)

$100 up

Shoes (2 pair)

$100 up

Hosiery or Socks and Miscellaneous

$30 up

Lab Coat (minimum 1)

$20 up

Liability Insurance

$40

Books and Supplies
(approximately $300/lst semester)

$300 up

Transportation

Variable

Physical Examination / Lab Tests

Free / Variable

Meals at Facilities

Variable

Attendance at Professional Meetings:

TDA

ADA (optional)

$100

($300 up)

Graduation for Masters Students:

Graduation Fee

 

$30 up

 

Membership in Professional Organizations:

KDDA - Student Member

ADA - Affiliate Member

$10 / year

$49 / year

*Total Estimated expenses for Masters Students

$11,055 (In-state)

$32,199 (Out-of-state)

YEAR III until completion of Masters thesis or Ph.D. University service fees, tuition, professional organization expenses and graduation fees dependent on semesters required for completion of Masters thesis or doctorate.

*All expense quotations are approximations based on costs available at the time of publication (Fall, 2009). Actual costs may be more or less than estimates. Room and board estimates are not included.

NOTE: 75% or more of dietetic interns receive graduate assistantships for teaching or research which cover tuition plus stipend for the three semesters during the course work.

Financial Assistance

Over 75% of dietetic interns have obtained a graduate assistantship or traineeship during the time they were completing their MS graduate degree. Assistantships in teaching or research average 10 hours per week. They provide tuition, a stipend and valuable work experience. The DI experience is full-time. Assistantships are unlikely during the 30 week internship. However, some students have remained on a research assistantship during the DI, working 10 hours in the evening or weekends. Public Health Nutrition Traineeships provide tuition and a stipend for four semesters.

Click here to learn more about Public Health Nutrition Traineeships.

Contact the Dieteitc Internship Progam


Karen Wetherall
865-974-6256
kbalnick@utk.edu

330 Jessie Harris Building
1215 W. Cumberalnd Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1920

Contact the Department of Nutrition

1215 W. Cumberland Ave.
229 Jessie Harris Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-1920

Brenda Hart
bhart57@utk.edu

Phone: (865) 974-5445
Fax: (865) 974-3491