Program Overview
MISSION STATEMENT
The program’s mission is to provide a graduate level, student-centered, nutrition and dietetics program that integrates interprofessional education, innovative supervised experiential learning and research experiences so that students become skilled and compassionate health professionals to provide comprehensive clinical care using an evidence based approach.
GOAL:
- Prepare graduates to become employed entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).
OBJECTIVES:
1.1. At least 80% of program graduates complete program/degree requirements within 2 years (150% of the program length).
1.2. Ninety percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
1.3. 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%.
1.4. Of graduates who seek employment, 70 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
1.5. During graduates first year of employment, program graduates will be ranked by at least 80% of employers who respond to our employer survey as “satisfactory” or better in professional knowledge and skills as compared to the expected competency of entry-level RDNs.
1.6. During graduates’ first year of employment, 80% of program graduates who respond to our graduate survey, will rate the program as “meets expectations” or higher for the question on program preparation as an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
GOAL:
- Prepare graduates who participate in interprofessional practice and apply an evidence-based approach to practice.
OBJECTIVES:
2.1 During their first year of employment, 100% of program graduates who respond to our graduate survey will report participating in interprofessional education of client and patient-centered care activities during the 16-month program.
2.2 During their first year of employment, 100% of program graduates who respond to our graduate survey will report how they will routinely use current evidence-based research in professional practice.
Program and student learning outcomes available upon request.