Concordia provides a Didactic Program in Dietetics that has earned initial accreditation.
 

The mission of the food/nutrition and dietetics program is to provide an educational environment that will facilitate development of future professionals in food/nutrition related careers.
 

The program goals are to:
 a.  Prepare graduates for a dietetic internship
 b.  Prepare graduates for participation in the American Dietetic Association
 c.  Prepare graduates to meet he knowledge requirements of the American Dietetic Association
 

 Student learning outcomes include:
 a.  Students will use oral and written communication skills along with appropriate technology to effectively convey nutrition information to both professional and lay audiences.     
 b.  Students will be able to analyze and interpret data relevant to dietetics practice.
 c.  Students will be able to perform nutritional assessment and develop appropriate care plans for individuals across the lifespan and for diverse health conditions.
 d.  Students will be able to apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the function of the food service system.
 e.  Student will be able to describe laws, regulations and policies that impact both the food service and community health.
 

Measures for the achievement of goals and learning outcomes include the student retention rate in the program, practicum evaluations, retention rate within the program, registration examination scores, dietetic internship placement rate, annual survey of dietetic internship directors, and annual survey of graduates.
 

Students who complete the Concordia program are qualified for an accredited dietetic internship.  After completion of a dietetic internship, students are eligible to complete the registration examination and become a registered dietitian.
 

Information on dietetic education programs is available from the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606.  Telephone (312) 899-0040 Ext. 5400

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