Mission and Goals

The mission of the Miami University Dietetics Program is to prepare competent Dietetic practitioners and to contribute to the teaching, research, and service mission of the university, division, and department.
The program seeks to align with the mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society by aligning with its six core values:

1. Embracing diversity
2. Building community
3. Cultivating collaboration
4. Thinking critically
5. Creating knowledge and
6. Promoting well-being

Program Goal 1

Prepare qualified entry-level dietitians for careers in dietetics.

• Objective 1.1: Within one year of completing the program, 85% of the graduates will be placed in a dietetic internship, graduate school or employed.
• Objective 1.2: Dietetic Internship Directors (over a five year period) will rate 80% of Miami University graduates in their internship as satisfactory or higher in all survey categories.
• Objective 1.3: 85% of dietetic graduates rating of the program (over a five year period) will be satisfactory or higher.
• Objective 1.4: 85% of current dietetic students will rate the dietetic program (over a five year period) satisfactory or higher.

Program Goal 2

Students will demonstrate a commitment to professional leadership and community service.

• Objective 2.1: 85% of dietetic graduates will participate in a professional organization.
• Objective 2.2: 85% of current dietetic students will participate in at least one nutrition community service project before graduation.
• Objective 2.3: 80% of test takers on the Commission on Dietetic Registration Examination will pass within one year of first attempt taking the exam.
• Objective 2.4: 85% of students enrolled in the Dietetic Program complete the program requirements within 150% of the time planned for completion.

Program outcome data is available upon request.