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The Texas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Dietetic Internship is a paid internship which is housed in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's WIC program. The mission of the Texas WIC Dietetic Internship is to train competent entry level Registered Dietitians to enhance the quality of nutrition services delivered to WIC clients and their communities.
The Texas WIC Dietetic Internship was recently on admissions hold while revamping the recruitment process. The internship resumed active status effective December 4, 2024.
The Texas WIC Dietetic Internship offers three tracks for entry into the program.
- Traditional WIC track: For current Texas WIC employees. See memo #24-073 for instructions to apply. A work commitment is required after passing the RD exam.
- Accelerated track: For students interested in working in Texas WIC. If accepted into the internship and a Texas WIC job, the intern begins the WIC job by August and the internship in September of the year they apply. For interns in this track a three-year work commitment is required after passing the RD exam.
- Experience track: For students interested in working in Texas WIC and gaining work experience before starting the internship. If accepted into the internship and a Texas WIC job, the intern begins the WIC job in August of the year they apply and begins the internship after one year of Texas WIC work experience. For interns in this track a two-year work commitment is required after passing the RD exam.
To learn more about the internship and the application process, read the Prospective Student Brochure and Frequently Asked Questions.
Applications for all tracks are due by March 31, 2025.
Contact Us
Direct questions regarding the Texas WIC Dietetic Internship or application process to:
Melissa Mouton, MS, RDN
Director, Texas WIC Dietetic Internship
Texas Health and Human Services Commission – WIC Program
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1933
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Phone: 512-466-8236
Email: Melissa.Mouton@hhs.texas.gov
About the Accreditation
The Texas WIC Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606. 312-899-5400, www.eatrightpro.org/acend.