Dietetic Internship Program

Program Overview

This program prepares students to become registered dietitian nutritionists, who provide nutrition counseling and guidance to individuals and groups. Graduates must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration's exam and may need to obtain state certification/licensure. Continuing education is required to maintain credentials. More information on state requirements and continuing education can be found at the provided links.

Program Outline

Careers:

To become a dietitian all practitioners are required to pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration's (CDR's) dietetic registration exam. Additionally, some states require certification/licensure. More information about state licensure and certification is available at this link: https://www.cdrnet.org/LicensureMap. Registered dietitian nutritionists must also maintain continuing education as outlined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration more information can be found at this link: https://www.cdrnet.org under the tab Maintain Credentials.