Program Goals
Mission of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
The mission of the Didactic program in Dietetics at Brooklyn College is to prepare graduates for supervised practice which leads to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists by providing a strong foundation in science, a critical perspective on foods and nutrition and a cultural appreciation for diverse populations.
Goals and Objectives of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Goal #1—To prepare graduates with a solid foundation in science and the critical thinking skills to successfully enter a dietetic internship or graduate school in the field of health and nutrition.
- At least 80% of program students complete program/degree requirements within three years (150% of the program length).
- 60% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
- 40% of program graduates are admitted to a supervised practice program within 12 months of graduation.
- 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 DPD graduates will rate the program 3 or higher on a 5-point scale ("meets expectations" or better) in providing a solid foundation in science and critical perspective on foods and nutrition.
- 20% of graduates who do not apply to a supervised practice program or do not get accepted to a supervised practice program will be enrolled in a graduate program in health or nutrition.
Goal #2—To foster students' appreciation for diversity and prepare graduates to work in culturally diverse communities.
- At least 80% of Dietetic Internship directors will rate program graduates' preparedness to work with culturally diverse populations 3 or higher on a 5-point scale ("meets expectations" or better).
- At least 80% of graduates will rate the development of their respect for the diversity of Brooklyn 3 or higher on a 5-point scale ("meets expectations" or better).
- At least 80% of Dietetic Internship directors will rate program graduates' overall preparedness to successfully complete a supervised practice program 3 or higher on a 5-point scale ("satisfactory" or better).
Note: Program outcomes data showing the degree to which objectives were met are available upon request.
