Outcomes & Continuous Improvement

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytical abilities to identify and solve problems in the nutritional sciences. 

2. Students will be able to critique and evaluate the quality of research articles published in peer-reviewed journals to effectively communicate nutrition information.

3. Students will be able to assess nutritional status of individuals in various life-cycle stages and determine nutrition-related conditions and diseases by applying knowledge of metabolism and nutrient functions, food sources, and physiologic systems. 

4. Students will be able to demonstrate preparedness for service and leadership in nutritional science related issues affecting society.

Assessment Maps

Rubrics

Quality Assurance: Each degree program should be able to clearly articulate what its purpose is in terms of content, educational objectives, and standards of performance (CFR 2.1). Entry requirements and requirements for graduation are communicated and appropriately aligned with the degree level (CFR 2.1). Similarly, learning outcomes that are relevant to program content and development of professional competencies are clearly defined and visible to the public (CFR 2.2, 2.3).  These learning outcomes serve not only as a foundation in the degree program's operations but also as a framework for student advisement and student success  (CFR 2.2, 2.3). Faculty have a responsibility for not only establishing learning outcomes but also assessing these outcomes against established standards of student performance (CFR 2.7).   - WSCUC 2023 Handbook, Standard 2