About Our Program
The Dietetic Internship Program at San Francisco State University provides supervised practice experiences as well as graduate coursework. For admitted interns who do not already possess a graduate degree, the internship program will be taken in conjunction with our M.A. in Family & Consumer Sciences degree.
Key highlights include:
- Interns are placed in a variety of supervised practice experiences based on each intern's geographical location, interests, and prior experience. Interns do not need to find their own rotations.
- Interns will be completing rotations in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, a highly diverse and vibrant community.
- The dietetic internship faculty have all been teaching in the program for over five years and are supportive and approachable.
- Interns take classes together and can provide support and resources for each other.
Application Requirements:
- Only students who have completed or are near completion of baccalaureate degree and a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) are eligible to apply for this internship
- Participation in D&D Digital
- Completion of the DICAS Application to include three Letters of Recommendation, sample of Academic Work, and Personal Statement
- Payment of additional $70 fee. Payment portal opens in December.
Information Sessions
Are you thinking about applying to our internship? SF State Dietetic Internship Program Director Wanda Siu-Chan and current and former interns will share information about the program and be available to answer your questions. Registration is required.
- Dec 5, 2023 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
- Dec 18, 2023 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
More about the Dietetic Internship Program
This is an accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) program of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). A DI offers the practicum experiences and competencies required prior to taking the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) exam which is given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). To meet the 2024 requirement of a graduate degree, interns must complete both the Dietetic Internship program and a graduate degree before receiving a verification statement to be eligible to sit for the RD/RDN exam.
In July 1997, San Francisco State University’s Dietetic Internship Program was granted an initial accreditation for a period of ten years by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), now ACEND. A 5-year interim report was submitted in February 2002. The Self-Study was submitted February 2009 and the re-accreditation site visit was in May 2009. The program was granted continued accreditation for 10 years. The 5-year interim report was completed in November 2014 and approved for continued accreditation. The program submitted a Self-Study in August 2018 for re-accreditation. The Re-accreditation Site Visit took place in November 2018 and the program was granted continued accreditation through December 2027.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone 800-877-1600 ext 5400
Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian/registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement, visit CDR's website. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited [program type] program at [Institution name] are eligible to [apply to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program/apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN].
In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice.
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