Dietetic Internship Program Meets Educational Requirements for Licensure

Earning the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and state licensure are multi-step and distinct processes that include:

1. Completing a bachelor’s degree in conjunction with an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (such as the Dietetic Specialization);
2. Completing a post-baccalaureate accredited dietetic internship providing a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience.
3. 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 nutritionist (RDN).
4. Passing the national Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.

The University of Nevada, Reno Dietetic Internship Program is designed to provide the supervised practice experiences necessary for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and requirements of a DPD program to meet the ACEND 2022 Core Competencies requirements necessary to become an RDN.

Completion of the program requirements is necessary to be eligible to sit for the CDR exam. An intern must pass this exam to become credentialed as a RDN with the CDR. The Internship Program provides the supervised pre-professional experience required for licensure in many states. Licensing requirements vary by state and may include criteria beyond education and experience. Please consult the table below for information about state licensing requirements and reach out to the appropriate agency in the state in which you wish to seek a license for more information.

Last Update: February, 2022