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Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness, B.S. Student Learning Outcomes

College Health and Human Sciences
Major Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness
Degree B.S.
Date Revised 2019

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply basic concepts of physical and behavioral sciences to nutrition care.
  2. Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative data utilizing current technology.
  3. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills, using current technology where appropriate.
  4. Develop values and habits compatible with ethical and effective professional practices.
  5. Demonstrate possession of perspectives and specific skills in nutritional care, education, and management to enter a dietetics internship, function effectively in an entry-level position or pursue further education.  

Methods of Assessment

  • Course-embedded projects (1,3,4,5)
  • Capstone projects (3,5)
  • Practicum/Internship Evals (5)
  • Senior Surveys (5)
  • Exit Interviews (5)
  • Internship Attainment (5)
  • National Exams for RDN (5) 

Last Updated

AAE updated July 2019

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