BSH/DPD Nutrition Program Mission
Through excellence in teaching, research, and service, UNF will provide a high quality didactic and experiential learning environment that produces DPD/Nutrition & Dietetics Program graduates who achieve registered dietitian status, professional employment related to the major and/or further education.

Program Goals and Related Outcome Measures

Goal #1: The UNF DPD Program will maximize the potential for students to complete the program.

Goal #1 Outcome Measures
At least 60% of juniors will complete the program within 6-years (or 150% of the 4-year time planned for completion).
At least 60% of the post-baccalaureate second degree students will complete the program within 3-years (or 150% of the 2-year time planned for completion).

At least 60% of graduates who do not apply or do not advance to supervised practice will be employed in a position related to the major and/or enrolled in further education in each 5-year period.

 
Goal #2: The UNF DPD Program will maximize the potential for graduates to transition toward entry-level practice as a registered dietitian.

Goal #2 Outcome Measures
At least 60% of graduates will apply to supervised practice in the academic year they complete the program in each five-year period.
At least 80% of graduates who apply to supervised practice will be accepted in each five-year period.
At least 75% of supervised practice directors who return surveys will rate the DPD graduate at a median score of 4 or higher on a 5-point Likert scale.
At least 80% of graduates who take the RD Exam will pass on the first-attempt in each five-year period. 
At least 75% of graduates who complete the Graduate Exit Survey will rate the experience at a median score of 4 or higher on a 5-point Likert scale.

Goal #3: The UNF DPD Program will produce graduates who make significant contributions to self and society through research, scholarship and/or lifelong learning pursuits, and professional and/or civic membership, service and leadership roles.

Goal #3 Outcome Measures
At least 50% of graduates who return an Alumni Survey in each 5-year period will indicate past or current involvement in at least one example of research, scholarship and/or lifelong learning pursuits.  
At least 50% of graduates who return an Alumni Survey in each 5-year period will indicate involvement in at least one professional and/or civic membership, service and/or leadership role.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Brooks College of Health Advising Office (904) 620-2812

Office of Admissions (904) 620-2624

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