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1. What are the admission requirements?

For a list of admission requirements and our recency of education policy for part-time women, infant, and children track view the Part-Time Admission Requirements page.

2. What are the applicant's responsibilities involved in the application process?

For a list of the part-time applicants responsibilities view the Part-Time Applicant Responsibilities page.

3. What are the selection criteria?

Candidate application packets will be reviewed by a selection committee and scores assigned for overall grade point average, Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) professional grade point average, DPD science grade point average, work and volunteer experience, letters of recommendation, applicant's responses in the personal statement, and second language proficiency. Grade point averages and quality and quantity of dietetic related work experience are given significant consideration. The PAL Portfolios will be reviewed for accuracy and alignment of activities to competencies. The selection committee may ask applicants to participate in an interview.

The ability to speak a language in addition to English is beneficial to working within the local community. It is not a program requirement in the selection process. Applicants claiming proficiency in a second language may be asked to participate in that language over the course of the interview.

4. What is the timeline for applying to the AZ WIC Track Dietetic Internship?

For a list of dates for applying for a part-time internship view the Part-Time Application Timeline page.

5. What types of supervised practice experiences are offered by the AZ WIC Internship Track?

Our Arizona Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Dietetic Internship Track, for an annual class of 6 interns, consists of 32 weeks of supervised practice with an additional 13 weeks working at the local WIC Agency. The Arizona WIC Track begins in mid-August and will be completed by the first week of July. Interns participating in this track will be exposed to a wide variety of nutrition services from metropolitan and rural areas of Arizona. Opportunities are provided to interact with individuals and groups from multi-ethnic backgrounds representing all ages and levels of education. Clinical, food and nutrition management, community and specialty experiences offered will challenge interns to integrate knowledge gained from dedicated study with opportunities for practice and application.

Practice sites for the Arizona WIC Track Dietetic Internship will be determined based on the geographic location of the candidates selected and availability of rotation sites. Travel to areas around the state will be required for some rotations.

Because of the great diversity among the residents in Maricopa County, interns able to speak Spanish are highly valued by the rotation sites. However, the ability to speak Spanish is not a requirement for admission into the internship program.

6. What is the program schedule?

The AZ WIC Dietetic Internship program begins in mid-August and is completed by the first week in July. Holidays may be honored depending on the rotation site and Local WIC Agency. These include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. For a table of the program schedule view the Part-Time Program Schedule page.

7. What does the program cost?

Total program costs will vary according to the needs and lifestyles of each individual. Food, housing, and transportation expenses are variable and the responsibility of the student. Interns must provide their own health and professional liability insurance in order to participate in the program. Arizona law does require drivers to carry automobile insurance and Arizona residents to have annual emission inspection completed on their vehicle. For a full list of program categories and fees please view the Part-Time Program Cost page.

8. What are entrance requirements for matched applicants?

Candidates matched with the program will need to complete the Hepatitis B series to participate. The series should be initiated by May to allow adequate time to complete the immunizations prior to program initiation in August. For a list of the part-time internship required documentation please view the Part-Time Internship Requirements page.