For any questions, please contact:
Director of Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Internship Tuition and Fees
Once being admitted to the Dietetic Internship, all interns will be required to apply to the Graduate School in order to begin MBA courses. The WKU graduate school application fee is $65.00. Applicants should not apply to the Graduate school until being accepted into the dietetics program.
*The Western Kentucky University Dietetic Internship offers a $100 stipend/month to each of our dietetic interns. Interns who decide to complete their internship rotations in the Bowling Green area are eligible to apply for 2 Graduate Assistantship positions. The GA positions are part-time and they will be working with WKU Hospitality Management and Dietetics Faculty.
Expense
Estimated Amount
WKU Graduate Level Courses
$707 / credit hour
WKU Application for Graduation, Certificate
$15
WKU Graduate Studies Application Fee
$65
Academy Student Membership Fee
$58
Parking Fee (One Day Permit - $2.00)
$20
Physical Exam, Vaccinations/Titers, and TB Test Fees
$280
Background Check and Drug Screen Fees
$100
State Dietetic Meeting Fees
$150 + Travel Expenses
*These are estimated costs
Possible Additional Costs
- Living and Transportation Expenses
- Health Insurance
- Education Supplies/Books
Financial aid is available through the University with more information found at: https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/types/loans.php
A limited number of professional scholarships are available through the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics.
Application qualifications and forms are available at the following link: http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/membership/student-member-center/scholarships-and-financial-aid
Dietetic interns, as WKU students, have access to Student Health Services as described in the WKU Student Handbook under WKU Health Services.
Dietetic interns must have personal health insurance prior to beginning the internship. This insurance is required by some of our clinical agencies and is needed to defray the cost of hospital and medical care for any illness or injury that might be sustained while in this program and the substantial monetary liability that you, as a student, might incur as a result of failure to have such insurance.
Interns are required to purchase professional liability insurance. Proof of insurance is required before you can begin your supervised practice experiences. One source is www.proliability.com ; with a minimum insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
A background check and drug testing are required of all interns. Drug screening is available at CastleBranch (www.castlebranch.com). CastleBranch provides both drug and background services. Other providers may be used.
The Western Kentucky University Dietetic Internship is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
NOTE: 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). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, an RDN must also obtain licensure to practice. For information on dietetic program accreditation, refer to: http://www.eatrightPRO.org/ACEND
Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(800)-877-1600 (ext. 5400)
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