The Dietetic Internship Specialization is an 18 credit, post-graduate program for graduate degreed persons seeking enrollment in an accredited supervised practice experience to gain eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing examination, leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) status.

Admission Requirements
Completion of a post-baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition or related degree from an accredited university;

• The following course work: 
  • B or better in Clinical Nutrition (FN-710) or similar course
  • B or better in Practicum in Community Nutrition Programs (FN-712) or similar course
  • B or better in Nutrition Education (FN-606) or similar course. 

If the previous course work requirements are not met the student may apply to the Graduate School as a special student and complete the course work.  Students that require the additional course work and apply to the graduate program would not need to go through the computerized match program and should not complete a Dietetic Internship Application at the time of application to the graduate program. Once course work is completed they are then eligible to apply to the Postgraduate Dietetic Internship.

• Verification of completion of a dietetic program approved by the Commission of Accreditation/Approval of Dietetics Education. This verification statement is required of all students entering an internship program that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval of Dietetics Education,

• A TOEFL score of 550 for non-native speakers of English (If you do not have a verification statement, contact the Program Director for information about obtaining one).

• Applicants are required to complete a Background Disclosure Document and Department of Justice Criminal History Record Check. Findings may affect eligibility to participate in the required clinical experiences and therefore affect internship completion.