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Program Goals and Objectives

Mission of the Dietetics Program

The mission of the Louisiana Tech Dietetic Internship Program is to prepare dietetic interns to become competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who are employed in the field of dietetics; to provide leadership to their profession and community, while emphasizing research and continuation of graduate studies. 

Goal 1 – Program graduates will be prepared to become competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who complete the program within 150% of program length and who gain employment in the field of dietetics within 12 months of program completion.

  • Objective 1: At least 80% of program interns complete program/degree requirements within 27 months (150% of the program length).
  • Objective 2: Of graduates who seek employment, 90 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • Objective 3: At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • Objective 4: 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 5: Of employers who respond to the Employer Questionnaire, 90% will indicate their employees (former interns) are competent or better in professional areas measured.
  • Objective 6: 100% of preceptors who respond to the Supervising Dietitians Evaluation will “agree” interns are prepared for entry-level practice upon completion of the DI program.

 

Goal 2 – Program graduates will be prepared to advance the dietetics profession through advocacy, professional & community engagement, and through support of research.

  • Objective 1: At least 80% of graduates who respond to the Post Graduate- DI Program Evaluation will report that they have engaged in advocacy, professional, and/or community activities for the dietetics profession.
  • Objective 2: 100% of the students who complete the DI and respond to the Post Graduate- DI Program Evaluation will “agree” they developed competence in using outcomes-based research in practice.