DI Goals

The goals of Prairie View A&M University dietetic internship program are to:


Goal  1. Attract, retain and graduate qualified students.

Outcome Measures:

  1. 95% of students admitted will successfully complete the program in the established    
    time of 32 weeks.
  2. Alumni will achieve 80% pass rate over a 5 year period for first time test takers on the
    RD exam.
  3. 95% of students will rate the advisors, preceptors and faculty as satisfactory or better 
    when surveyed.

Goal 2.    The DI will prepare competent, ethnically diverse entry level practitioners

Outcome measures

  1. Over a 5 year period, 80% of the DI graduates will successfully complete the registration examination as first time takers.
  1. 80% of graduates seeking employment or admission to graduate programs will be successful within 3 months of program completion. 
  1. 95% of employers will rate PV graduates’ performance as satisfactory or better when evaluated.
  1. Graduates of the DI will be from a diverse population with at least 25% being non white over a 5 years period. 
  1. 95% graduates will rate the program as satisfactory or better.

Goal 3.   Prepare students for a career as registered dietitians.

Outcome measures

  1. Over a 5 year period 75% of employers surveyed will rank graduates knowledge and skills as satisfactory or better
  1. When surveyed at least 90 of graduates will rate themselves as “prepared” or “well prepared” by the program. 

Dietetic Internship Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the DI program graduates will:

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to use various communication tools in disseminating nutrition information.
  • Exhibit professional skills and behavior including ethical practice in collaborating with other professionals. 
  • Demonstrate professional competencies as outlined by the American Dietetic Association.
  • Effectively and efficiently perform as entry level dietitians in variety of settings. 
  • Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills in making informed decisions.
  • Be committed to professional growth and enhancement.