Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (CP) Mission, Goals, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Mission

The mission of the combined BS in Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (CP) and MS is to prepare qualified, entry-level, licensed and registered dietitians by providing them with the ability to integrate didactic, practical and interprofessional education to improve the health and well-being of individuals and groups while upholding the tradition of the liberal arts education.

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1. Prepare qualified graduates for entry-level practice as Licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (LDNs and RDNs).

• Objective 1a: At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 7.5 years (150% of planned program length).
• Objective 1b: At least 80 percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
• Objective 1c: The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of the first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
• Objective 1d: At least 80% of program graduates will pass the country’s colloquium examination on the first attempt.
• Objective 1e: At least 80% of employers indicate that they are satisfied with the performance and competencies of the program graduates*.

Goal 2. Produce competent graduates with interprofessional competencies engaged in the health profession and the improvement of human well-being.

• Objective 2a: At least 75 percent of graduates seeking employment are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
• Objective 2b: At least 80% of employers indicate that program graduates demonstrate adequate Interprofessional skills*.

*By selecting agree/strongly agree on the pertinent questions of the employer’s survey.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the CP, program graduates will demonstrate knowledge and competencies in the following domains:

• Domain 1. Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: Integration of scientific information and translation of research into practice.
• Domain 2. Professional Practice Expectations: Beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the nutrition and dietetics practitioner level of practice.
• Domain 3. Clinical and Client Services: Development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations.
• Domain 4. Practice Management and Use of Resources: Strategic application of principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations.
• Domain 5. Leadership and Career Management: Skills, strengths, knowledge and experience relevant to the nutrition and dietetics practitioner’s leadership potential and professional growth.