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Mission and Goals

Mission
The mission of the Graduate Program in Dietetics is to strengthen the academic background and critical thinking skills of dietitians so that these men and women may excel as practitioners.

Goals
Through successful completion of the graduate program in dietetics the learner will be able to:
• Understand the social, cultural, political and economic systems in relation to health care and as they impact on relevant issues in dietetics.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in selected areas of nutritional science and professional practice.
• Use guided research and professional writing skills to demonstrate the application of specialized knowledge to dietetic practice.