Graduate Certificate in Distance Dietetic Internship 

at Illinois State University, Normal

• Applicants must:
  • have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
  • have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Complete a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) with a DPD verification statement
• Completion of a minimum of 150 hours of paid or volunteer work experience in food service and/or nutrition care is preffered but not required

The University will accept three-year degrees from universities in India if:

• The degree is from an A or better NAAC accreditation CGPA and an average percentage mark at graduation of 55 percent or higher
• The degree is from an B or better NAAC accreditation CGPA and an average percentage mark at graduation of 60 percent or higher (i.e., second division or higher)
• The student has completed a post graduate year in the same field or a master’s degree in any field.