Graduate Programs with Dietetic Internship Information

The application process for graduate programs with dietetic internships is introduced in KNH 103 Introduction to Nutrition and 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 graduate education programs with supervised practice components. The ACEND-accredited education programs and supervised practice that lead to the registered dietitian examination have requirements set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Students will need to have a master's degree in order to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist after January 1, 2024. For more information see your academic advisor.

A good place to begin looking for information about graduate programs with dietetic internships is the Information for Students page on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic website. You will find a general description of graduate programs with supervised practice programs (dietetic internships) 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.

Graduate programs with supervised practice provide a minimum of 1000 hours of experience. Graduate programs with dietetic internships have specific degree plans to provide more experience in specific areas of dietetics. They are affiliated with universities, hospitals, health departments, or other health/food service organizations.