Goals of the Master of Science in Dietetics Program

The first goal is to prepare graduates in the development of skills to improve the health and well-being of the state of Arkansas.

Outcome Measures

• At least 50% of the graduates will practice in the state of Arkansas.
• Of graduates who seek employment, 70% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
• At least 85% of responding employers will rate the preparation of graduates for entry-level practice as a score of 4 (very well prepared) or above on the one-year post graduation surveys.

The second goal is to prepare graduates to be professional, competent, entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists.

Program outcomes data is available upon request.  The following outcomes are routinely monitored to assess progress toward these goals:

Outcome Measures

• At least 80% of program graduates employed in the area of nutrition and dietetics and who complete the graduate survey, will agree that they use peer reviewed research and evidence-based guidelines to address practice-related issues.
• At least 80% of program students complete program/degree requirements within 22 1/2 months (150% of the program length).
• At least 90% of program graduates take the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
• The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of the first attempt) on the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.