For both concentrations: NT and COM interns must submit
- Three copies of a letter addressed to the DI Director stating career objectives and indicating why you would like to be selected to this program. Include your email address in the letter; indicate which concentration you are applying for in your first sentence. (NT or COM or both)
- Three copies of the Dietetic Internship Program Application. (click to form)
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended
- Verification Statement from an ADA approved/accredited Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD) or a Declaration of Intent to complete the DPD must be submitted.
- A signed copy of the DI Professional Contract page indicating you are aware of the rules and regulations which govern this program and will abide by these if selected to this program (click to form)
- If appropriate, the Recency of Education Form must be included (click to form)
- 3 letters of recommendations (One must be from and employer /supervisor and one must be from Nutrition/Dietetics faculty.) (click to form)
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above. (If GPA is lower than 3.0, the student must take the GREs. GRE form must be submitted with application.) The applicant must score at the 50 percentile or higher on one of the three areas.
- Proof that you have submitted an application to graduate school at CSU Northridge; if you are already a graduate student at CSUN, include your student ID number in your application letter;
- A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 in the form of a check made out to FCS-CSUN
- For COM proof of employment at a WIC agency. This could be part of recommendation letter from WIC supervisor.
For NT concentration: Previous work experience in dietetics or related filed setting. Clinical setting preferred.
For COM concentration: The intern must be employed by a California WIC program at the time of application and maintain continued employment in good standing at a WIC agency. (One letter of recommendation must be from a WIC supervisor.)If the four positions are not filled with WIC employees, additional interns will be selected.
Please mail all forms postmarked by Feb 15th of each year to:
Annette Besnilian, MPH, RD, CLE
Dietetic Internship Director
CSUN
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8308