The internship has a clinical nutrition emphasis, involving the nutritional care of both ambulatory and hospitalized patients. Successful completion of the internship portion of the program fulfills requirements for eligibility to take the Registration Examination for dietitians in the spring of senior year. Successful completion of the entire program results in a Master of Science degree from the School of Nutrition Science and Policy. The program does not offer a dietetic internship separate from the Master's degree. Thus, graduates of this program acquire both the practical experience and formal education that make them very attractive candidates in a competitive job market.
Graduates are prepared to work as nutritionists in a variety of settings.
These include ambulatory nutrition services, inpatient nutrition, and community nutrition programs. Because the clinical nutritionist functions as a counselor, teacher, consultant and manager, our program is structured to offer instruction in basic techniques and methods of education, communication, counseling and program planning. It also provides in-depth knowledge of the science of nutrition and applied nutrition. Interns have the opportunity to develop skills in teaching individuals and groups, lay people and professionals. They also develop managerial skills needed in clinical settings.