Clinical Nutrition Programs in University of Maryland

The University of Maryland Dietetic Internship is currently granted Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60060-6995. 1-800-877-1600.

Upon successful completion of the Dietetic Internship program, the interns will be eligible to complete the Licensing Registration Examination. Upon successful passage of the registration examination, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Licensure is mandatory for dietetics and clinical dietetics practice.

The University of Maryland College Park Department of Nutrition and Food Science sponsors a Dietetic Internship with an emphasis in Information Management and Communication. This 43-week full time program is located in the Baltimore- Washington area. The tuition cost is $6,250 plus personal expenses. The 2010-2011 Class will consist of 10 selected interns. The program will participate in the April 2010 computer match.

Food Supplement Nutrition Education Programs

In addition, The Food Supplement Nutrition Education program (FSNE) is a nutrition education program of University of Maryland Extension. FSNE provides educational programming to food stamp participants and those eligible for food stamps to help such individuals make healthier food choices, develop skills in food preparation, handle food safely, maximize their use of food resources, and increase their physical activity.