Program Goals and Objectives

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Program Mission

We prepare graduates for careers as dietetic professionals by providing the knowledge and skills needed to improve the quality of life of those they serve.

Program Goals

As part of accreditation, the program has established goals for performance.  Program outcomes data are available upon request. 

Program graduates will become dietetic professionals.

• 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%.
• 65% of program graduates will become employed in dietetics or dietetics related fields within 4 years of graduation.
• The mean graduate rating on the quality of preparation for a professional career related to the field will be a minimum of 3.5 on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0, with 5.0 being the best level of preparation.

Program graduates will be prepared for supervised practice experiences that lead to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration Examination.

• At least 80% of students complete program requirements within three years (150% of planned program length).
• At least 65% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
• Of program graduates who apply to a supervised practice program, at least 50% are admitted within 12 months of graduation.
• Within 12 months of graduation the mean rating on graduate performance as assessed by internship directors of DPD graduates, will be a minimum of 3.5 on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0, with 5.0 being the best level of preparation.
• The mean graduate rating on the quality of preparation for an internship will be at least a 3.5 on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0, with 5.0 being the best level of preparation.