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Program's mission

The mission of the didactic program in dietetics at Ģ����Ƶ is to prepare highly qualified graduates for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists.

Goals and objectives

The program outcome measures are as follows:

Goal 1: Program graduates will be prepared for success in graduate studies, supervised practice, or as dietetics professionals.

• 1(a). At least 80% of students will complete the DPD program/degree requirements within 6 years (150% of program length).
• 1(b). At least 60% percent of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
• 1(c). Of program graduates who apply to a supervised practice program, at least 80% percent are admitted within 12 months of graduation.
• 1(d). 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%.
• 1(e). When surveyed, the mean rating that supervised practice directors/preceptors and employers will give for "area of practice" competence will meet or exceed the rating of satisfactory (3).
• 1(f). 60% of graduates who seek employment will find employment within one year of graduation.

Goal 2: Program graduates will demonstrate the confidence and skills necessary for success in supervised practice programs and dietetics-related jobs.

• 2(a). When surveyed, the mean rating that DPD Alumni will give for how valuable DPD courses were in preparing them for the internship or a dietetics-related job will meet or exceed the rating of satisfactory (3).
• 2(b). When surveyed, the mean rating that senior DPD students will give for how confident they feel that the DPD courses will prepare them for the internship or a dietetics-related job will meet or exceed the rating of satisfactory (3).

Program outcomes data

Program outcomes data are available upon request.

• Estimated cost of attendance
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• Financial assistance
  • loans, scholarships, waivers, grants and work-study
• Academic calendar
• Requirements for graduation

HOP policy 04.202 provides details on the process of transferring academic credit.

This program also must track specific Knowledge for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists assessment completion. You must receive a 70% or better on all KRDN assessments to receive a verification statement. The verification statement, along with successful graduation from out accredited bachelor's is what enables you to apply for a dietetic internship. This is the next step in becoming a registered dietitian.

KRDN assessments are embedded into upper-level nutrition and food service management courses.

If you are transferring in any upper-level (-3000 or -4000) nutrition (NUTR) or food service management (RSTO) courses, the program director is required to confirm completion of KRDN assessments before issuing a verification statement.

How to show KRDN completion

Provide a transcript verifying the completion of the course(s) and a syllabus for each course. This should be done the semester following completion of the course, or at least 6 weeks prior to graduation.

The program director will review the documents. If it is determined that you did not meet the KRDNs with the transfer credits, you will be asked complete KRDN assessments outside of your coursework at Ģ����Ƶ.

In addition to offering many face-to-face courses, all nutrition courses (prefix “NUTR,” “CHEF,” or “RSTO”) are offered through online synchronous or asynchronous delivery.

Course planning

If you need to complete the program online, meet with your academic advisor to outline the best course sequence. Not all courses are offered online every semester. Science and mathematics may not be offered online.

Technology requirements

To participate in an online class, you must have a secure and reliable internet connection. You also need access to a computer, webcam and audio.