Goals and Outcomes

 Viterbo's dietetic program monitors quality of its educational experiences through a system of continuous improvement. Program assessment outcomes are available upon request to the Coordinated Program Director, Jamie Weber at jaweber@viterbo.edu

Goal 1: To prepare competent graduates who successfully complete the program, obtain employment in nutrition and dietetics or related fields, and achieve credentialing as registered dietitian nutritionists in a timely manner.

  1. At least 80% of program students complete program/degree requirements within 7.5 years (4+1 program) or within 4.5 years (Direct Entry Program) (150% of the program length). 
  2. Ofgraduates who seek employment, 80%are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation. 
  3. 80% of programgraduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. 
  4. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) onthe CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionistsis at least 80%. 

Goal 2:   Graduates will be competent entry-level dietitians. 

  1. At one year post program completion, at least 80% of graduates will mark they are prepared or well-prepared on the graduate survey in the area of working with diverse population 
  2. At least 80% of graduates will be ranked as satisfied or better by employers on their preparation for an entry-level career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.