Graduation and Program Completion Requirements
Students must complete the following program requirements to obtain a Verification Statement.
- Maintain and overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Complete all graduation requirements set by Stony Brook University for earning a MS in Professional Nutrition Practice by:
- Successfully completing all didactic courses by earning a grade of C+ or better
- Successfully completing all SEL courses by earning a grade of B+ or better and practicing at the facility for at least the minimum required amount of time
- Faculty (50%) module assignments receive number grade by program faculty (students can be asked to revise assignments once)
- Preceptor (50%) - (coordinated with bi-weekly calls, optional)
- Attend required Orientation to Experiential Courses and Evaluation & Review Week
- Complete anonymous evaluations of Program, Director, preceptor and SEL sites
- Demonstrate mature and professional behavior at all times. This applies when in classes and at sites, as well as representing the program on campus or in the community
As students submit assignments, preceptor evaluations and time sheets, documentation of meeting competencies is entered and monitored on the Student Learning Assessment Master Tracking spreadsheet. Students must meet all competencies by the end of the program. If the Associate Director or Director determine a student is in jeopardy of not meeting one or more competencies, the Director and Associate Director will meet with the student and develop a remediation plan, including the provision of additional resources and assistance. If a student's progress in meeting competencies is inadequate, policies regarding academic standing will be followed. If a student demonstrates minimal ability to meet competencies and successfully complete the program, alternative career paths in alignment with their ability and interest will be discussed.
