Dietetic Internship/ MS in Nutrition and Dietetics
Benedictine University will not enroll a new cohort of dietetic interns starting in fall 2025
Our current Dietetic Internship accreditation from The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) continues through June 30, 2026. At this time, there are no plans to re-accredit our Dietetic Internship program. If you need another electronic copy of your Benedictine University Dietetic Internship Verification Statement any time through June 30, 2026, you can request it from the Dietetic Internship Director in the Department of Nutrition and Public Health. If you need an electronic copy after June 30, 2026, you can request it from the Dean’s Office in the College of Science and Health or the Registrar’s Office. When you submit your request, include your year of completion along with your full name at the time of program completion.
College of Science and Health faculty and staff contact information is below:
Contact information for the Registrar’s Office is below:
This decision does NOT negatively impact our accredited undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) (Nutrition and Dietetics major), as the DPD program is a separate dietetics program. We continue to strive to provide future dietitians with a quality education. If you have any questions, please contact the DPD Director, Dr. Sochacki, at [email protected] or the Dietetic Internship Director, Dr. Arnold, at [email protected]
The BenU Difference
Student Testimonial
Kelly Knopf, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
“Benedictine University’s Nutrition Programs helped me achieve my dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian. The small class sizes and knowledgeable faculty made my education very accessible. And as a result of my combined Masters – Dietetic Internship program, I was well prepared for my current position as Clinical Dietitian and Dietary Manager at Alden Estates of Shorewood, a brand new rehabilitation facility in Shorewood, IL.”