Nutritional Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia
 

Undergraduate Research Internship Program

Director: Dr. Tom Thomas ThomasTR@missouri.edu
Nutritional Sciences Office: Mary Ann Steyaert
217 Gwynn Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia MO 65211, tel: 573-882-4526

Nutrition & Fitness Internship Program
Students majoring in Nutrition & Fitness in the Department of Nutritional Sciences are encouraged to participate in an internship experience. Both local (mid-Missouri) and distant internship opportunities are available. Many of the distant internships carry a living expenses stipend. A list of local internships is attached. A complete listing of internships can be found in 217 Gwynn Hall. All internships must be approved by Dr. Thomas prior to enrollment. You may contact Dr. Thomas at 882-0062, 113 McKee Gym. Internship packets also are available in 117 Gwynn Hall.

Qualifications
The following is a list of qualifications that you must meet in order to participate in the nutrition and fitness internship program.

  1. All nutrition and exercise science required courses completed. (Minor exceptions will be considered.)

  2. GPA of 2.2 overall and 2.5 in nutrition and fitness courses.

  3. Recommendation of faculty advisor. Advisor should confirm that you meet the requirements for the internship. (Advisor can phone, email, or write Dr. Thomas)

  4. Transcript submitted to Dr. Thomas.

  5. Permission to enroll in the internship.

  6. Time commitment of at least 4 hours credit (12 hours per week, 180 hours total) for a full semester. (24 hours per week in the summer.)

  7. Enroll in NS 4940 for 4-12 hours.

Local (Mid-Missouri) Internships
A complete listing of internships is available in 217 Gwynn Hall.

  1. Boone Hospital Center, Cardiac rehabilitation program

  2. Boone Hospital Center, WellAware adult fitness program

  3. Peak Performance, Athletic conditioning

  4. Nutrition Extension-UMC, Nutrition and fitness programs

  5. Grindstone Fitness Studio, General fitness

  6. Wilson's Fitness Center, General fitness

  7. Capitol Region Medical Center, Jefferson City, Cardiac rehabilitation program

  8. Progressive Spine Rehabilitation Center, Work hardening and back/neck rehab

Directions and Forms


For more information contact:
Dr. Tom Thomas
113 McKee Gym
(573) 882-0062
ThomasTR@missouri.edu


 
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