DPD Mission, Goals & Objectives

The DPD Program’s mission, goals and objectives are:

Mission:
The mission of the program is to prepare program graduates with the foundation knowledge and skills in dietetics leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.

DPD Program Goals *Program outcome data are available upon request (ACEND Required Element 9.3c).

Goal #1: The program will provide graduates a quality education for entry into supervised practice, graduate school, or the workforce in nutrition or a related field.

DPD Objectives:

  1. 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%. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.3.a)
  2. 50% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.2.1)
  3. 50% of program graduates are admitted to a supervised practice program within 12 months of graduation. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.2.2)
  4. At least 80% of program graduates complete program/degree requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length). (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3.b.1)
  5. 80% of Dietetic Internship Directors surveyed will rate the DPD graduates as “excellent” or “outstanding” in preparation for supervised practice. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.4)
  6. 80% of DPD graduating seniors will rate the overall quality of the program as “excellent” or “good”.

ISPP Objectives:

  1. 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%. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43b)
  2. 80% of ISPP Interns complete program/degree requirements within 150% of the program length. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43b)
  3. 90% of ISPP interns will be employedin the field of nutrition and dietetics withinone year of completing the program. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43a)
  4. 80% of ISPP Interns will rate the overall quality of the program as “excellent” or “good”. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43a)

Goal #2: The program will provide experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates with the skills, knowledge and beliefs to be successful in supervised practice, graduate school or the workforce in nutrition or a related field.

DPD Objectives:

  1. 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%. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.3.a)
  2. 80% of DPD graduating seniors will rate the overall quality of the program as “excellent” or “good”.
  3. 80% of DPD graduates within the last three years who return the alumni survey will rate the program as “excellent” or “good” in preparing them for supervised practice, graduate school or entry-level practice in nutrition or a related field.
  4. 80% of Dietetic Internship Directors surveyed will rate the DPD graduates as “excellent” or “outstanding” in preparation for supervised practice. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.3b.4)

ISPP Objectives:

  1. 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%. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43b)
  2. 80% of ISPP Interns complete program/degree requirements within 150% of the program length. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43b)
  3. 90% of ISPP interns will be employed in the field of nutrition and dietetics within one year of completing the program. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43a)
  4. 80% of ISPP Interns will rate the overall quality of the program as “excellent” or “good”. (ACEND Standard 3, Required Element 3.43a)
  5. 85% of employers will express satisfaction with graduates' preparation for entry-level practice.