The Nutrition Education division of HealthWorks provides experiential learning in normal nutrition counseling and in group presentations after a one-semester training program. Some nutrition majors volunteer in the Wellness Education division of HealthWorks. Contact 237 Ritenour Health Center for a HealthWorks application, which is due in early March of the sophomore year. The Nutrition Department office has a list of all course requirements. Substitutions are carefully evaluated on an individual basis.
Dietetic internships are very competitive.
There are about 250 dietetic internships in the United States. Although they all incorporate at least 900 hours of supervised experience in the areas of clinical dietetics, food service management and community nutrition, there is a great variety among them. Most last about a year, but vary from six months to two years. Most start in August or September, but some start in January or other times. Some charge tuition, others do not, but few provide a stipend.