Dietetics
Nebraska is one of 37 states requiring licensure. After successful completion of an internship, individuals may sit for the Registered Dietician (RD) exam, which qualifies them for state licensure through the Department of Health and Human Se5rvices. For dietitians prescribing diets for patients or clients, a state exam leading to the Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapy (LMNT) credential is also required. The exam consists of three parts and it is possible to pass part and have to retake another section of the exam.

Interior Design
initiated 1996-97
Two years after graduation, comprehensive exams are offered for advanced credentials in Kitchen Design and in Bath Design. Pass rates and alumni assessment of difficulty of exams are used as diagnostic tools for modifying emphasis in courses, studio work and site selection for internships.

Dietetics
The pass rate in the RD exam continues to be well above average (90%) but possible deficiencies reflected in initial failure to pass a section of the exam are noted. Student competencies in the biological, physiological and nutritional core areas of professional dietetics remain above average but vary from student to  student in a small program. /deficiencies have been found in the Nutrition Education and Research domains of the RD exam. The Department is addressing this with addition new faculty.  A remodeled dietetic laboratory should provide more opportunities and equipment for research. Students noted improvement in facilities, learning environment and technical equipment.

Interior Design
Anecdotal reports of high pass rates for both exams reflect high levels of foundational competencies.

Dietetics
Ninety percent pass rate in the RD exam demonstrates high standards of student competencies in the biological, physiological and nutritional core areas of professional dietetics. With student numbers growing detecting patterns of deficiency in core areas of the RD exam is less difficult, suggesting instructional or emphasis changes in courses.
In response to student feedback, the dietetics laboratory is being redesigned and remodeled.

Interior Design
Anecdotal reports of high pass rates for both exams reflect high levels of foundational competencies.

Dietetics
Pass rates in the RD Exam remain at high levels, reflecting above average student competencies in the core areas of professional dietetics.
They recommended more laboratory work emphasis and remodeling of dietetic laboratory to meet student instructional needs.

Interior Design
Anecdotal reports of high pass rates for both exams reflect high levels of foundational competencies.

Dietetics
Ninety percent ass rates in the RD Exam demonstrates high standards of student competencies in the core areas of professional dietetics.

Interior Design
Anecdotal reports of high pass rates for both exams reflect high levels of foundational competencies.

Dietetics
Small numbers of students taking the RD exam make generalization difficult, although failure to initially pass one of the three sections of the exam suggest possible need to strengthen an area of biological, physiological or dietetic foundation work. Ninety percent of our students passed the RD exam.

Interior Design
Anecdotal reports of high pass rates for both exams reflect high levels of foundational competencies.