• With an education rooted in science and community experiences, students will be able to better help others understand the importance a healthy diet and good nutrition play in our everyday lives.
  • The mission of the Missouri State University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is to prepare graduates committed to fostering ethical leadership, community engagement, cultural competence, and lifelong learning for acceptance into an accredited supervised practice program, leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
  • Prepare competent graduates for a supervised practice program and/or careers in nutrition and dietetic-related fields.
  • Provide a scientific foundation for expertise in the translation of food, nutrition, and medical science while promoting health and nutritional well-being.
  • Promote community engagement, lifelong learning, and ethical practice.
  • Learning outcomes:
    • Program graduates will demonstrate competencies consistent with best practices in their discipline.
    • Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to think critically, analyze complex and diverse concepts, and use reason and judgment.
    • Program graduates will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in academic and professional settings.
    • Program graduates will interact effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and work through differences with civility.
    • Program graduates will exhibit ethical leadership skills in professional practice and community service.
    • Program graduates will utilize knowledge and skills related to their discipline to engage in activities that directly benefit the University or the civic community.
    • Program graduates will demonstrate readiness to pursue life-long learning through continuing education, scholarship, service, and participation in professional organizations.