Master of Science in Food and Nutrition concentration in Nutrition Science and Informatics
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The program requires a minimum of ten (10) courses: four (4) core courses and six (6) concentration and elective courses, together with undergraduate prerequisite courses required for students without appropriate academic backgrounds. A minimum of ten (10) courses is required for graduation. An oral comprehensive examination is required as the student’s culminating experience.
| Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses | |
|---|---|
| MATH 208 | Biostatistics (not required for students having had an acceptable statistics course within the last five years) |
Courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology and in Biochemistry, must have been successfully completed within the last five years. Students may inquire about challenge exams.
Registered Dietitians or students with a Verification Statement have no other prerequisite. Those who wish to fulfill the academic requirements (DPD) for becoming a Registered Dietitian should consult the undergraduate prerequisite courses listed under the Coordinated Program in Dietetics concentration.
| Core Courses (4) | |
|---|---|
| NUTR 874 | Human Nutrition Science * |
| NUTR 903 | Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism |
| NUTR 911 | Research Methods in Nutrition and Education |
| NUTR 980 | Seminar in Food and Nutrition |
| Concentration Courses (3) | |
|---|---|
| NUTR 879 | Computer Applications in Nutrition OR |
| NUTR 970 | Computers in Nutrition Education |
| NUTR 973 | Designing Nutrition Education Programs and Curricula |
| NUTR 993 | Independent Projects in Health and Wellness |
| Elective Courses (3) | |
|---|---|
| Elective courses will not be offered each semester and may not be offered every year. Elective courses require written approval from the student's advisor. Choose one nutrition elective: NUTR 840, NUTR 883 *, NUTR 920, NUTR 960, NUTR 978, or NUTR 888 and two additional electives below: |
|
| CHEM 805 | Food Analysis |
| CHEM 808 | Food Chemistry |
| CPSY 911 | Orientation to Counseling Practice |
| NUTR 840 | Geriatric Nutrition |
| NUTR 882 | Management of Food and Nutrition Services * |
| NUTR 883 | Medical Nutrition Therapy * |
| NUTR 884 | Foodservice Systems * |
| NUTR 888 | Seminar in Clinical Nutrition |
| NUTR 920 | Pediatric Nutrition |
| NUTR 960 | Sports Nutrition |
| NUTR 978 | Public Health Nutrition |
| NUTR 990 | Directed Study in Food and Nutrition |
* Denotes course required to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Registration Information
Students seeking eligibility for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) examination for becoming a Registered Dietitian must complete academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)), and a supervised practice experience in an accredited program. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics concentration fulfills both of these requirements.
Students electing to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) only must take the prerequisite courses specified under the Coordinated Program in Dietetics concentration. Additional graduate courses to meet the DPD requirements are indicated with an asterisk under the Nutrition Science and Informatics concentration. The supervised practice experience may be met through a Dietetic Internship. Although the University DPD Director provides advising for students who are applying to these programs, obtaining the supervised practice experience remains the student's responsibility.
Coordinator and Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Neubauer, Consumer Sciences
Notes:
- Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.
- Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.
