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Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.) Mission and Goals

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Mission

The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to provide graduates with a rigorous, science-based, student-centered learning experience that provides the foundational knowledge and skills for eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. The program cultivates graduates who are lifelong learners in professions that enhance human potential and well-being.

Program Goals and Objectives

Goal #1: The program will prepare graduates for success in completing the dietetic internship programs and in entry-level practice.

  • Objective 1.1 At least 80% of program students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of program length).
  • Objective 1.2 70% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
  • Objective 1.3 80% of program graduates are admitted to a supervised practice program within 12 months of graduation.
  • Objective 1.4 The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • Objective 1.5 The dietetic internship directors will rate the preparation of program graduates as satisfactory (3 on a scale of 1 to 5)
  • Objective 1.6 Of those program graduates who do not apply to a supervised practice, 80% apply to graduate school or other professional schools or are working in health and nutritional science-related field.

Goal #2: The program will produce graduates who are life-long learners and pursue professional development.

  • Objective 2.1 100% of graduates who become credentialed will submit Learning Plan upon first becoming credentialed or no later than 120 days after first learning activity.

Specific outcome data may be requested by contacting the Program Director.