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Goals and Objectives for the Didactic Program in Nutritional SciencesGoal 1: To prepare graduates for successful entry into and completion of a dietetic internship.a. Over a five year period, at least 60% of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs the academic year they complete the program. b. Over a five year period, 90% of evaluations sent to DPD graduates upon completion of the program, one year after program completion, and five years after program completion will have knowledge statements rated on average for all student responders at least satisfactory based on the following scale, 1= needs improvement, 2= satisfactory, 3= above average and 4= excellent. c. Over a five year period Dietetic Internship Directors will rate 100% of students upon completion of their internship program at least satisfactory prepared through UConn DPD coursework for their internship based on the following scale, 1= needs improvement, 2= satisfactory, 3= above average and 4= excellent. d. Over a five year period, 90% of DPD students will complete the Didactic Plan of Study within 3 years of declaring the didactic concentration. e. Over a five year period, 80% of those applying to supervised practice programs the academic year they complete the program will be accepted. f. Over a five year period, 90% of students beginning a supervised practice program will complete the program. Goal 2: To prepare graduates for graduate education or employment in the dietetics field.a. Over a five year period, the pass rate for the dietetic registration exam for first time test-takers will be at least 80%. b. Over a five year period, employers will rate 90% of students who completed a dietetic internship and 90% of students who did not complete an internship at least satisfactory prepared through UConn DPD coursework for their position based on the following scale, 1= needs improvement, 2= satisfactory, 3= above average and 4= excellent. c. Over a five year period at least 70% of students who earn a verification statement but do not apply or are not placed in a supervised practice program will either take the DTR exam, re-take courses, attend a post baccalaureate education program or gain employment in the dietetics field within one year of completion of the didactic program in dietetics. d. Over a five year period, 60% of DPD students will either complete at least one independent study, field experiences &/or be involved in research with faculty members |
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