DPD Program Goals

Goal #1 –  To prepare individuals to become registered dietitians through the combination of their undergraduate degree program followed by successful completion of a supervised practice experience and the registration examination.

  • At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of planned program length)” (This is starting at the Junior year of coursework).
  • At least 50 percent 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 70 percent are admitted within 12 months of graduation.
  • 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%.

Goal #2 – To prepare graduates for advanced graduate or professional study or employment matching their individual interests.

  • Students are satisfied (average score of a 3 on a 5pt Likert scale) with their own ability to perform in their selected professional track 12 months post-graduation.
  • Internship directors and/or preceptors, graduate school coordinators are satisfied (average score of a 3 on a 5pt Likert scale) with student’s ability to perform in their selected professional track 12 months post-graduation.

Program outcomes data are available upon request.

Please download the DPD program handbook for specific information, policies and important links regarding the program.

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