Program’s Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: To produce program graduates that are able to interpret and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills within clinical and public health settings for group and individualized counseling, and the development of policy that secures the nutritional health of individuals.

Program Objectives for Goal 1:

• At least 75 percent of the graduates will contribute to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Puerto Rico or the United States. 
• At least 80 percent of program students complete program/degree requirements within _5_ years (150% of the program length).
• Of graduates who seek employment, 75 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
• At least 80 percent of the employers revealed that professionals from the PUCPR CP Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics work within a satisfactory or higher level. 

Goal 2: To train graduates in Nutrition and Dietetics who, through the integration of science (reason) and faith, are able to implement, the effective organization, development and management of health promotion and disease prevention programs, as well as to develop research in the field of nutrition and health.

Program Objectives for Goal 2:

• At least 80 percent of graduates apply for admission to a graduate school for the completion of a master’s degree.
• At least 80 percent of graduates will participate in a research program as part of a graduate program.
• At least 70 percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of completion of all requirements including a master degree. 
• 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%. 
• At least 80 percent of the program graduates will rate academic preparation of the PCUPR CP Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics within a satisfactory or higher level.