Master of Clinical Nutrition Dietetic Internship Program
A combined, 21-month, non-thesis masters and ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program for those on track to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Program Overview
Our MCN program at Texas A&M combines a Master’s of Clinical Nutrition (MCN) with a comprehensive Dietetic Internship for a total of 21 months. Students will spend one year completing graduate coursework at the College Station campus, followed by 9 months of accredited supervised practice.
The Master of Clinical Nutrition program is built on core curriculum in nutrition, including courses in nutrition, physiology, statistics, and clinical skills which students complete at the College Station campus during their first year.
The Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Supervised practice locations can take place in Houston, College Station, Temple, Dallas, and more. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the credentialing exam for a registered dietitian nutritionist. Graduates of the Texas A&M Dietetic Internship Program are working in a variety of practice settings, including: clinical dietetics, clinical management, treatment for eating disorders, school nutrition programs, and university wellness.
- Degree: Master of Clinical Nutrition (MCN)
- Available Credential: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Credit Hours: 36 total credit hours
- MCN Graduate Catalog
- Texas A&M Graduate and Professional School
Applications for the 2026-2027 year are open August 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
12
spots available each year for each program (dietetic interns and MCN students)
20+
preceptors partnered for dietetic internship rotation opportunities
100%
pass the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam within one year, and more than 90% pass on the first try
Our Mission
The mission of the Texas A&M Dietetic Internship Program is to provide a high-quality education and a variety of supervised practice experiences to prepare interns to be effective entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists.
Admission Requirements
To meet eligibility requirements, applicants must have an Original Verification Statement from an ACEND accredited DPD Program or declaration of intent to complete academic requirements by start of the fall semester in August.
Supervised Practice
Program offers a variety of rotation sites around Texas including Temple, College Station, Bryan, Houston, Dallas, and Waco, Texas. Supervised practice sites include teaching hospitals, community and extension opportunities, outpatient clinics, consulting and entrepreneurial rotations,
Path to Become a Registered Dietitian
1. Complete a Bachelor’s Degree
Complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
2. Didactic Program in Dietetics
Complete an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics concurrently or after completing a degree.
3. Graduate Degree
Complete a graduate degree at the Master’s level or higher. from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
4. Dietetic Internship Program
After a successful application and match, complete an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
5. Pass the Credentialing Exam
Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Upon successful completion of the Texas A&M MCN Program, graduates will be eligible for the credentialing exam by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to become an RDN. In most states, graduates also must obtain state certification or licensure to practice. More information about educational pathways to become a RDN can be found through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students with foreign degrees who want to be credentialed as a RD in the United States must comply with CDR’s eligibility and examination requirements.
About the MCN Program
Completing the MCN Program
Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education or CADE, is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN), or dietetic technicians, registered (DTR). ACEND serves and protects students and the public by assuring the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs.
The Texas A&M University Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is accredited by ACEND. In January 2024, ACEND voted to continue full accreditation of the program for a term ending June 30, 2032.
ACEND is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Title IV gatekeeper. This recognition affirms that ACEND meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) and abides by its code of good practice.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(800) 877-1600 ext. 5400
Website: http://www.eatrightpro.org/ACEND
Email: [email protected]
Contact Us
Have questions about the Master of Clinical Nutrition or the Dietetic Internship program?
Alicia Gilmore
Dietetic Internship Director, Clinical Associate Professor