Family And Consumer Sciences BS (Food Science And Nutrition)
Goal
Knowledge And Skills
To graduate students with the necessary foundation, knowledge, skills, and competencies outlined in the American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Commission for Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) Handbook.
Objective
Program Content
Students will follow the curriculum as outlined in Standard Two of the Commission for the accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) Accredition Handbook.
Indicator
Exit Survey Data
A passing score on the exit survey will reflect the acquisition of the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in a dietetic internship program.
Criterion
Passage Rate on Exit Survey
100% of the students will score a passing grade on the program Exit Survey administered to graduating students.
Finding
Exit Survey Results
100% of graduates for 2006-2007 AY scored a passing grade on the program Exit Survey.
Action
Student transcripts
Continue current course.
Action
Exit Survey Data
Continue current course.
Goal
Dietetic Internship/Graduate School Admission/Employment
To graduate students who are qualified for admission to an accredited Dietetics Internship program or admitted to seek additional education or employed within three months of graduation.
Objective
Post-Graduation Outcome
Students will apply for and qualify for admission to an accredited Dietetic Internship program or other graduate program or become other professionals in the field of food science and nutrition or obtain appropriate professional employment within three months of graduation.
Indicator
Post-Graduation Outcome
Students will enter a DI program or other related graduate program, become employed as food science or nutritional professionals or become employed as professionals in a related field.
Criterion
Graduate School Admission/Employment
At least 80% of the graduates will be accepted into a DI Program or other related graduate program, become other professionals in the field of food science and nutrition, or be successfully employed within 3 months of graduation.
Finding
Acceptance Rate/Employment in FSN
None of the graduate applied to a DI program (0%); however 40% were accepted into graduate programs. 40% became employed as a professionals in the field of food science and nutrition or a related field. Thus, the objective was met.
Action
Acceptance Rate/Employment in FSN
Continue current course. Encourage students to prepare for and apply for dietetic internship positions.
Goal
Use Of FSN Degrees As Registered Dietetians
To graduate students who will successfully complete Dietetic Internship programs with the goal of becoming Registered Dietitians.
Objective
Successful Completion Of Dietetic Internship Program
Students will successfully complete a Dietetic Internship program, becoming entry-level dietitian by passing Registration Examination for Dietetics.
Indicator
2-Yr. Post-Graduation Survey
Graduate survey will indicate and verified by the D&D Digital matching program report. Information regarding completion of a dietetic internship program will be provided by the program graduates.
Criterion
Passage Rate for RD Exam
Graduate survey will indicate at least 80% pass rate on the Registration Exam for Dietetics and 80% of those graduates from the Dietetic Internship program will be employed within three month post graduation.
Finding
Passage Rate for Registration (RD) Exam
100% of those who graduated during the 2004-2005 academic year and applied to a Dietetic Internship program successfully completed the program. Of those who successfully completed the program, 83.3% passed the Registration Examination for Dietetics and have become entry-level dietitians.