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Goals and Objectives

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Mission

To provide advanced knowledge in nutrition and skills in dietetics, to successfully prepare competent graduates for entry-level practice as registered dietitians in the nation.

Goals

  1. The program will provide graduates with quality education for entry into the workforce in nutrition and dietetics. 
  2. The program will provide graduates supervised experiential learning opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and beliefs to be successful in the workforce in nutrition and dietetics.
  3. The program will prepare graduates for mentoring and leadership roles in nutrition and dietetics.
  4. The program will prepare graduates to apply and conduct research in nutrition and dietetics.

Objectives

  • At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 50 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation and mandatory government-required service year.
  • At least 80 percent of program graduates take the country’s dietitian credentialing exam within 12 months of program completion and government-required service year.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the country’s dietitian credentialing exam is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers surveyed will rate the program graduates as “good” or “excellent” in preparation for entry level practice in nutrition or dietetics related field.