Nutrition & Dietetics M.S. Mission & Goals
Mission of the Seton Hill University Nutrition & Dietetics Program
The Seton Hill University Integrated Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics Program is dedicated to the development of graduates who will be evidence-based practitioners and leaders in the nutrition profession. The mission is to prepare registered dietitian nutritionists for future practice in a learning environment where they integrate the liberal arts, professional didactic courses, and experiential learning using a competency-based curriculum. The Seton Hill University Nutrition and Dietetics program also views service to the community as an integral part of its mission.
Program Goals & Objectives
1. The program will prepare graduates to be competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists in a variety of settings.
1.1 At least 80% percent of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).
1.2 Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
1.3 At least ninety percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
1.4 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%.
1.5 The mean rating of overall education preparation that responding employers give program graduates will meet or exceed a rating of ‘3’ on a 1 to 5 scale on the employer survey of first year graduates.
1.6 The mean rating of overall educational preparation as assessed by graduate survey respondents will meet or exceed the rating of ‘3’ on a 1-5 scale one-year post graduation.
1.7 At least 30% of graduates responding to an alumni survey completed every three years will report participation in service activities.
2. The program will prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to service.
2.1. At least 30% of graduates responding to an alumni survey completed every three years will report participation in service activities.
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