Goals & Graduation Requirements

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Our DI/MS program goals run parallel with the mission of Concordia College.

Concordia College Mission | The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life.

Our Mission | Prepare thoughtful and competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists for advanced leadership roles in careers related to food, nutrition and dietetics.

We encourage our interns to discover their interests, prepare for their careers, and acquire tools and motivation for a lifelong process of learning.

Graduation Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Science degree and verification statement from Concordia College indicating successful completion of the program must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the college as well as the following requirements of the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Science:

  • Successful completion of 39 credits, consisting of 4 credits of COM 614, 4 credits of COM 617, 3 credits of BUSN 662, 4 credits of DATA 608 (graduate statistics), 2 credits of FND 600, 2 credits of FND 601, 2 credits of FND 602, 4 credits of FND 604, 2 credits of FND 609, 8 credits of Applied Dietetics Practice (FND 606 & 607), and 4 credits of a master’s capstone project (FND 605).

  • Credits from upper-division nutrition and dietetics courses will not be accepted nor will exemptions be made for prior experience.

  • Successful completion of a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship).

  • Successful completion of a master’s capstone project with an oral presentation at a professional event.

  • All course requirements must be completed with at least a grade of C. An overall GPA in the graduate program must be a 3.0.

Goals & Objectives

Goal #1 | The program will prepare graduates to take the CDR credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists.

  • At least 80% of program interns complete the program/degree requirements within 31.5 months (150% of planned program length).

  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR 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 first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.

  • The program's first-time pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam on the first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.

Goal #2 | The program will prepare graduates for advancement into management or leadership positions in food, nutrition and dietetics or related fields.

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates’ preparation for entry-level practice.  

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates having demonstrated effective leadership skills.

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates having demonstrated effective management skills.

Goal #3 | The program will prepare graduates to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team.  

  • At least 80% of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for their preparation to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team. 

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates having worked effectively as part of an interprofessional team. 

  • At least 80% of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” there were adequate opportunities throughout the DI/MS to develop written communication skills. 

  • At least 80% of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” there were adequate opportunities throughout the DI/MS to develop public speaking skills. 

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates having demonstrated effective public speaking skills.   

  • At least 80% of employers of program graduates indicate “agree” or “strongly agree” for graduates having demonstrated effective written communication skills.    

Program outcome data are available on request by contacting the program director, Dr. Meredith Wagner.

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