Available Openings
The University of Illinois Dietetic Internship Program is accredited to accept a maximum of 4 interns per year. The internship starts Fall semester and ends in the middle of Spring semester.
UIUC Internship Program and Dietetic Credentialing
Completion of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dietetic Internship Program fulfills all CDR requirements for supervised practice hours in order to take the Registration Exam.
Cost to student
For the 2006-2007 term, these costs were approximately:
Graduate resident tuition (Non-resident)** | $7,826 ($20,666) |
$2,410 | |
Room and board (20 meals/week) | $9,802 |
Miscellaneous expenses | $2,520 |
Personal, clothing | $2,050 |
Transportation | $470 |
TOTAL EXPENSES | $23,808 ($36,648) |
In addition to those costs, students will be expected to pay for the following items:
- TB test between June and August cost varies
- Health Insurance cost varies
- Vehicle Liability Insurance: cost varies
- Medical Practice Liability Insurance: $50-100
**Please note that tuition assessment is based on the total number of credit hours being taken per semester. The first dietetic internship course, FSHN 590 (4 credit hours), qualifies as Range III while the second dietetic internship course, FSHN 591 (6 credit hours), qualifies as Range II.
Stipend
The UIUC Dietetic Internship Program provides a modest stipend to assist interns with incidental costs. Each intern is awarded $250 at the beginning of each semester he or she is enrolled in the program, which results in a maximum stipend award of $500
Computer Matching
The University of Illinois Dietetic Internship Program participates in computer matching for intern placement. Prospective students must apply for computer matching through D&D Digital Systems by the computer match deadline.
Program Timeline
Fall Semester: FSHN 590 Dietetic Internship I (4 hours)
Spring Semester: FSHN 591 Dietetic Internship II (6 hours)
All supervised practice hours and dietetic internship requirements are met by completing the above dietetic internship courses. Students may not enroll in the above courses until all other coursework for their graduate degree program is complete and they have completed most of the experimental requirements for their thesis. The student may choose to defend a thesis before or after the internship, but it is expected that very little experimental work will be performed after the internship is completed. When a student deposits a thesis, he or she is no longer eligible to register for courses. It is imperative, therefore, that interns complete both Dietetic Internship courses before depositing a thesis. Contact the Dietetic Internship Director if you have questions about this requirement.
Including the internship component, most MS students will be able to complete their graduate program in 2.5-3 years. Most PhD students will be able to complete their program in 4.5-5 years.
Each graduate degree program has different requirements and expectations. Please consult the UIUC Courses, Schedules, and Requirements page and your own research advisor about the specific requirements for your degree program