Objectives
Master of Science in Dietetics Objectives
Objective 1: “At least 80% of program graduates complete program/degree requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length)”.
Objective 2: “Of graduates who seek employment, 80 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation”.
Objective 3: At least 80 % of employers are satisfied with graduate preparation for entry-level practice.
Objective 4: “80 percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion”.
Objective 5: “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%”.
Objective 6: 90% of graduates agree that the MS in Dietetics program was successful in preparing them to be entry-level registered dietitians.
Objective 7: 40% of graduates will hold employment in community-based health and wellness organizations.
Objective 8: 60% of graduates have participated, developed, planned, and/or led activities that promote health and wellness equity.
Objective 9: At least 70% of graduates who become RDNs will be active members in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Objective 10: At least 80% of employers observe leadership skills in graduates, including interprofessional collaboration, being an effective communicator, and the ability to support and inspire others.
Outcome data is available upon request.
For more information visit the Graduate College Dietetics (MS) page.