job opportunities

[Wynn W. Gillan]

Michelle,

I believe an internship always helps a student's job opportunities
afterwards. It provides the direct experience of working in the field plus
getting the opportunity to work under a mentor, which can be invaluable in
terms of your personal direction and competence.  I don't believe you
absolutely have to have an internship to work in Community Nutrition, but
you would be at a disadvantage if you did not.

I do think the most effective community nutritionists are Registered
Dietitians.

Hope this helps.





Wynn W. Gillan, DrPH, CHES
Department of Kinesiology & Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
P.O. Box 509-SLU
Tennessee Avenue
Hammond, LA 70402
Ph:  (504) 549-5252
Fax: (504) 549-5119
http://www.selu.edu/Academics/Faculty/wgillan