Mission, Goals, and Expected Outcomes

Note:  The ºÚÁÏÍø DI is no longer accepting applicants.  We currently have two cohorts in the process of completing the program.  As an Accredited Internship, the following is listed to provide information for the current cohorts, but the program is no longer involved in computer-matching nor will accept new applicants beginning in April, 2024.

The Internship Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (IPND) originates in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) in the College of Health and Human Services. The FCS Department is characterized by an applied orientation to education using a humanistic approach. Our focus is on students.

The IPND’s Mission is ‘to provide contemporary training of entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who will become valued leaders in multi-ethnic communities, healthcare programs and food production settings.’

 

Graduates will be dedicated and confident leaders in their profession

Program Objective

50% of graduates will seek a leadership position in their work or volunteer efforts within 3 years of graduation.

Program Completion Objective

At least 80% of program Interns complete program/degree requirements within 36 months (150% of the program length).

Graduate Employment Objective

Of graduates who seek employment, 70% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

To prepare entry-level dietitian nutritionists who can apply the science of nutrition for the well-being of individuals throughout the lifecycle.

Program Objective

Within 3 years of graduation, at least 55% of graduates will be working in professional positions in one of the following areas of practice:

  • Nutrition Therapy (including Disordered Eating, In- or Out-Patient, Renal Dialysis, Pediatrics),
  • Community (including Weight Loss/Fitness, Community/residential recovery center, Worksite Wellness Maternal/Infant/Adolescent Clinic, Blog/Writing),
  • Teaching (Community College, University)
  • Food Service (including School, Long term Care, University, Hospital/Business Cafeteria, Ethnic Restaurant), or
  • Private Practice (own business, aligned with professionals)

Graduate Performance (application to and completion of) the Registration Exam Objective

90% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.

Graduate Performance on the Registration Exam Objective

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%.

Employer Satisfaction Objective

To achieve an 80% employer satisfaction with graduate’s preparation for entry-level practice.

 

For further reading see general outlines: 

  • Complete a bachelor's degree and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program
  • to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice (some dietetic internships are combined with a master's degree, which is optional*)
  • For students who do not match to an internship, applying to an is an option
  • Pass Commission on Dietetic Registration's dietetic
  • Gain in your state of practice, if applicable
  • Maintain