Texas State Dietetic Internship

A Student-Centered MS/DI

Preparing the next generation of nutrition and dietetics leaders through rigorous course work and unique supervised practice rotations in a culturally inclusive, equity-focused program.

Combined MS/DI Program

The internship is combined with the Master's of Science in Human Nutrition for a 22-month combined MS/DI. Program graduates are qualified to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

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What Alumni Have to Say

“I felt like I was part of a family with the nutrition faculty at Texas State and that was further reaffirmed by the continuous support and guidance I received during the internship.”

– Crystal Alvarez, TXST MS/DI Class of 2021

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Experience That Counts

Interns complete supervised practice rotations with clinical, community, and food service partners throughout Central Texas. With a program concentration in pediatric nutrition, interns receive over 400 hours of pediatric experience.

How to Apply

Interested students can apply through DICAS or through our pre-select option. Click below to learn about application requirements, the application process, and the steps to becoming a registered dietitian. The preselect application deadline is January 15. The DICAS application deadline is February 1.

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97% of alumni

have found jobs in the field within one year of graduation (within the past five years)

96% of alumni

have passed the registration exam within one year of their first attempt (within the past five years)

Connect With Us

We would love to meet you at one of our online information sessions held jointly with the Master's of Science in Human Nutrition program, our annual in-person open house, or one of the events we attend every year.

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What Alumni Have to Say

“The Texas State Dietetic Internship afforded me a diverse, incredibly robust set of experiences that will truly shape my career as a Registered Dietitian daily."

 

– Amanda Hutchison, TXST MS/DI Class of 2021

Accreditation Information

The Texas State Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). For more information on program accreditation, contact ACEND the via the information below.

Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Phone: 800/877-1600, ext. 5400
Website:  https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

Address:
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Dietetic Internship
Texas State University
School of Family & Consumer Sciences
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

DI Director

Hannah Thornton, MS, RD, LD
Email: ht1074@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-245-2155
Office: FCS 284

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Instagram: @txstnutrition
Twitter: @txstnutrition