Viterbo's dietetic program monitors quality of its educational experiences through a system of continuous improvement. Program assessment outcomes are available upon request to the Coordinated Program Director, Jamie Weber at jaweber@viterbo.edu.

Goal 1: To prepare competent graduates who successfully complete the program, obtain employment in nutrition and dietetics or related fields, and achieve credentialing as registered dietitian nutritionists in a timely manner.

1. At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 7.5 years (150% of the 4+1 program length). 
2. At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the direct-entry program length). 
3. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation. 
4. At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. 
5. 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%. 

Goal 2:   Graduates will be competent entry-level dietitians. 

1. At one year post program completion, at least 80% of graduates will mark that they are prepared or well-prepared on the graduate survey in the area of working with diverse populations 
2. At least 80% of graduates will be ranked as satisfied or better by employers on their preparation for an entry-level career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. 

Goal 3: Graduates of the Viterbo University Dietetics Program will demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking, effective communication, ethical leadership, and commitment to service necessary to promote health, manage disease through nutrition, and provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care in diverse community and healthcare settings.

1. At least 80% of graduates will successfully complete the program within the expected timeframe.
2. At least 80% of preceptors will rate graduates as competent or above in critical thinking, communication, professionalism, ethical practice, and leadership.