Dietetics Option
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:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 80% of DPD graduating seniors will rate the overall quality of the program as “excellent” or “good”.