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, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics
or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
- At least 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 leaders in the nutrition profession to live and work in a diverse world.
- 80% of graduates who respond to a survey will rate themselves as “prepared” or above
to live and work in a diverse world.
* Program outcomes data is available upon request
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