Mission
The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Brigham Young University
is to develop informed and productive citizens of the family, community, and
nation who are prepared to perform effectively in supervised practice and to
make meaningful contributions to the dietetics profession.
Goals/Outcome Measures
The Didactic Program in Dietetics will:
- Prepare students to excel in supervised practice or other professional
pursuits though provision of current knowledge and development of skills.
Outcome measures include Program retention figures, placement in Dietetic
Internships, graduate school placement, pass-rate on Registration Examination
for Dietitians, and responses on graduate and Internship Director
surveys.
- Engender the desire and skills for continuing education and personal
growth.
Outcome measures include achievement of graduate education, specialty
certifications, and promotions; ADA membership and volunteer involvement
reported on four-year post-graduate surveys.
- Support the development of ethical and moral values in personal and
professional life.
Outcome measures include discussion of ethics and Honor Code in Program
Handbook, teacher evaluation scores on pertinent items, and responses on
graduate surveys.