Dietetic Internship Certificate Program

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to complete URI’s Dietetic Internship Certificate Program (DICP) must be admitted into a graduate degree program at URI. Students may be either admitted to a degree program prior to application to the DICP or may apply to the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences master’s degree program with the internship option. Applicants must have an earned bachelor’s degree with completion of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements. Applicants must submit an ADA verification form or declaration of intent form signed by their DPD director. In addition, applicants must submit two official transcripts of all academic work, an internship application form, three letters of recommendation using internship recommendation forms, and a personal statement of objectives. Admission is highly competitive and for the fall term only. Final selection of qualified applicants is determined by the national computer matching process. Criteria used for admission include: academic achievement, relevant work experience, personal statement of objectives, and recommendation letters. Enrollment is expected to be limited to eight students. Program information, application forms, and application deadlines can be obtained by calling 401-874-2253.

Program Requirements

The DICP is an ADA-accredited internship administered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. DICP students are governed by the same academic standards as other graduate students. The program consists of nine courses including more than 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience in health care facilities. Students satisfactorily completing the program will receive a certificate qualifying them to take the Dietetic Registration Examination as well as to apply for licensure to practice dietetics in Rhode Island.