Mission, Goals, and Outcomes
The mission for Marywood University Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics is to provide a broad based educational curriculum that includes preparation in the liberal arts as well as nutrition/dietetic theory, which is based on the foundation knowledge and skills of CADE. This educational framework provides the knowledge, skills, and values needed not only for successful entry into dietetic internships and graduate school, but also for the flexibility which permits changing roles and the development of skills needed for future specializations, which the students wish to pursue. The goals of the program are:
GOAL 1. To provide quality didactic learning experiences that prepare graduates to move toward an accredited dietetic internship program, attend graduate school, or pursue other career options.
OUTCOMES
1. At least 80% of the students enrolled in the didactic program in their junior year will complete the program.
2. On average 50% or more of the students will have applied to an accredited dietetic internship program.
3. On average 80% of the students that apply to an accredited dietetic internship program will be accepted.
4. Upon graduation all students will have produced an ADA portfolio.
5. On senior program evaluation responses, 80% of the knowledge and skill statements will be selected as competent or highly competent with a mean for each competency of 2 (competent) or better.
6. On graduate evaluation responses, 80% of the knowledge and skill statements will each have a mean of 2 (competent) or better.
7. On employer evaluation responses of students who have pursued a career in nutrition and dietetics, 80% of the knowledge and skill statements will have a mean of 2 (competent) or better.
GOAL 2. To provide quality didactic learning experiences that prepare graduates who are accepted and who complete an accredited internship program to become competent entry-level dietitians.
OUTCOMES
1. Upon succesful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program the average score for first-time candidates on the National Dietetic Registration Exam will be at least 80%.
2. On graduate evaluation responses, 80% of the respondents will rate the program good to excellent.
3. On employer/internship evaluation responses, 80% of the respondents will indicate that they would employ a Marywood University graduate.
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