NS 5550

Leadership in Dietetics Practice

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Principles, theories and foundational skills of leadership are explored in the context of evidence-based dietetics practice through seminars, skill-building workshops, case-studies, role-playing scenarios and reflection on the application of leadership to practice. NS 5550 is a required course to fulfill Dietetic Internship competencies, as outlined in the Learning Outcomes.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Cornell Dietetic Interns.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Outcomes

• Demonstrate active participation, teamwork and contributions in group settings based on the theory and best practices discussed in the course.
• Apply leadership skills (including communication, interpersonal skills, understanding team dynamics and social cues) to achieve desired outcomes based on leadership theory and best practices discussed in the course.
• Exhibit self-awareness in terms of personality, learning, learning style and cultural orientation.
• Demonstrate negotiation skills based on the theory and best practices of interest-based negotiation.
• Demonstrate ethical behaviors in accordance to the dietetics Professional Code of Ethics.
• Identify and apply leadership theories, philosophies, competencies, strategies and skills for effective leadership in diverse practice settings.
• Understand the mentoring role and practice mentoring others.
• Apply principles of organization management including strategic planning.

When Offered Fall.

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