CSUN's Dietetic Internship Certificate provides the supervised practice hours and classes you need to be eligible for the Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam.
Why Earn a Dietetic Internship Certificate?
The Dietetic Internship Certificate prepares you for a diverse array of entry-level dietetics positions and responsibilities.
Many work environments, particularly those in medical and health care settings, require you to be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Certificate programs prepare you to be eligible for these exams.
During a dietetic internship, you'll be are exposed to the variety and diversity of dietetic practice through planned experiences in multiple settings. You'll work with Registered Dietitians in traditional hospital practice, outpatient clinics, food management programs, and other settings.
Why Earn a Dietetic Internship Certificate from CSUN?
Preparation for a Fulfilling Career
The Dietetic Internship (DI) program enables you to complete the required hours of supervised practice and coursework necessary for eligibility for the Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam.
Hands-on Learning
You'll receive personalized supervision from our experienced faculty at selected community settings, such as outpatient clinics, stressing the planning, delivery and evaluation of preventive health services to clients with complex nutritional needs. You'll also practice food service production, management and administration, as well as supervised practices at selected clinical settings, such as hospitals.
A Growing Body of Knowledge
You'll gain knowledge of human ecological theory and the integrative nature of the family and consumer sciences profession. And you'll continue the practice of lifelong learning as a personal and professional obligation for the practice of dietetics.
What You'll Learn
You'll take courses including:
- Practicum in Nutrition Therapy
- Practicum in Food Service Systems Management
- Practicum in Community Nutrition
- Seminar for Dietetic Interns
- Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism
- Carbohydrate, Lipid and Protein Metabolism
- Research Methods
- Research Applications
Careers & Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Our graduates find employment in diverse careers in many settings, including hospitals, community health settings. culinary and food industries, government programs and nonprofit organizations. Below are sample job titles and some of the places our graduates work.
Job Titles
- Dietitian
- Nutrition Educator
- Public Policy Advocate
- Researcher
- Educator
- Wellness Coach
- Sports Nutritionist
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to a CSUN graduate certificate program, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Certificate of Dietetic Internship.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate, contact the program coordinator.