Accredited Supervised Practice Program Information

Accredited Program

Miami University Dietetic Internship Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Application Process

The application process for ACEND accredited supervised practice programs is introduced in KNH 103 Introduction to the Profession of Dietetics each semester. Further information is provided during advising sessions with your academic advisor as you progress through the program.

In-depth information is covered in student nutrition meetings led by the didactic dietetic program director focusing on applications to accredited supervised practice programs. Students need to have a master's degree and successfully complete an accredited supervised practice program to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. For more information see your academic advisor.

A good place to begin looking for information about accredited supervised practice programs is the Information for Students page on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic (AND) website. You will find a general description of graduate programs and accredited supervised practice programs and a list of all programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

For information on the application process, consult the Academy website. Information is available on the centralized application system (DICAS), the applicant’s responsibilities, tips to prepare the application, a calendar of deadlines, and an overview of what to expect.

Accredited supervised practice provides a minimum of 1000 hours of experience. They are affiliated with universities, hospitals, health departments, or other health/food systems organizations.