Mission, Goals and Objectives
Mission:
To promote diversity among the dietetics profession with an affordable, accessible internship that successfully prepares entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists to be leaders in the nutrition and wellness community.
Goals and Objectives:
To prepare successful, competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
- At least 80% of program interns complete program requirements within 13.5 months (150% of program length).
- Of graduates who seek employment, 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
- 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
- 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%.
- 80% of graduates who respond to a survey, will rate themselves as “prepared” or above for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
- 80% of employers who respond to a survey on program graduates, will rate Harper graduates as “prepared” or above for entry-level practice.
To prepare culturally competent leaders in the nutrition profession.
- 80% of employers who respond to a survey on program graduates, will rate Harper graduates as “culturally competent.”
* Program outcomes data is available upon request
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