Program Goals and Outcomes

The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education requires that Dietetic Internship Programs have established goals that reflect the program’s mission and the environment in which the program exists.

The goals of the Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program are:

To prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians who adhere to the ADA Standards of Practice and Professional Code of Ethics.
 
To provide a comprehensive program with a focus on health and wellness which will prepare graduates to work in all areas of dietetics.

The following program outcome measures have been established to determine whether the Dietetic Internship Program is meeting its program goals. Data is collected annually and feedback, from program participants is used to continually improve the program. We are currently meeting or exceeding all of the outcomes measures related to the individual program goals.

Program Goal 1:

• Alumni will achieve an 80% first-time pass rate on the RD exam over a 5 year period
  
• 80% of interns will complete the program within 18 months of beginning it
  
• The mean rating of employee preparation that employers will give program graduates in their employ will meet or exceed the average rating
  
• Interns will receive meet or exceed the rating “meets expectations” on 90% of their “evaluation of intern performance

Program Goal 2:

• Within 6 months of program completion, 70% of graduates will have obtained employment related to dietetics
  

• Interns will rate their internship preparation for their present position as expected or better 80% of the time