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Dietetic Internship

Program Mission Statement

The Sodexo Dietetic Internship prepares diverse dietetic interns in a flexible, individualized manner to become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists. Program graduates are self-directed leaders who promote and advance the profession of dietetics in caring for and improving the health and wellness of individuals and communities they serve.

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Sodexo's Mission Statement

Improve the Quality of Life of all those we serve. We contribute to the economic, social, and environmental development of the cities, regions, and countries where we operate. We demonstrate this commitment every day by employing tens of thousands of people locally at our sites worldwide and contributing to their fulfillment and career development.

Measurable Outcomes

Program Goals

Program Goal #1

The program graduate will be a self-directed leader with high professional standards who promotes and advances the profession of dietetics.

Program Completion Benchmarks (150% Planned Length)

• ≥ 80% Full-Time Track

  At least 80% of interns complete program requirements within 12 months (150% of planned program length).

• ≥ 80% Part-Time Track

  At least 80% of interns complete program requirements within 18 months (150% of planned program length).

• ≥ 80% MS/DI Track

  At least 80% of interns complete program requirements within 27 months (150% of planned program length).

• ≥ 80% Self-Identified Graduate Program

  At least 80% of interns complete program requirements within 12 months (150% of planned program length).

Professional & Credentialing Outcomes

• ≥ 90% Benchmark

  At least 90% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.

• ≥ 80% Pass Rate

  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%.

• 80% Post-Graduate Rating

  80% of program graduates will rate that the program guided and supported them in their development as self-directed leaders as “extremely well” or “moderately well” in the one-year post-graduate survey.

• 80% Post-Graduate Rating

  80% of program graduates will score “extremely well” or “moderately well” in the one-year post-graduate survey for “the internship provided me with the skills to advance the profession of dietetics in various settings”.

Program Goal #2

The program graduate will be a competent dietetics practitioner from a diverse background who is committed to improving the health and wellness of individuals and communities they serve.

• ≥ 80% Benchmark

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

• ≥ 80% Benchmark

  80% of program graduates will score “extremely well” or “moderately well” in the one-year post-graduate survey for “the internship provided me with the skills to improve the health and wellness of the individuals and communities I serve”.

• > 20% Benchmark

  > 20% of accepted interns will be from diverse backgrounds (e.g., different countries, cultures, ethnicity, age, and gender).

Program outcomes data is available upon request.