• Graduate Program
    Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

    This distance learning degree is designed for those students who wish to emphasize the application of advanced nutrition knowledge in clinical or community based health programs. There are three options to this 43-semester hour program.

    Thesis Option

    The Master of Science in Nutrition thesis option allows students to pursue an independent research project as a culminating experience in their master's program. Contact the Graduate Program Director about part-time and full-time distance learning options.

    Non-Thesis Option

    The Master of Science in Nutrition non-thesis option allows students to complete 12 pre-approved credits through a series of project, field experience, and independent study courses. Contact the Graduate Program Director about part-time and full-time distance learning options. 

    These two options are designed for Registered Dietitians who wish to pursue graduate training with an emphasis in clinical or community dietetics. If the undergraduate degree is not in nutrition or dietetics, it is recommended that students apply for a second bachelor’s degree to meet prerequisite requirements. Persons with a bachelor’s in nutrition or dietetics that is older than seven years will receive a course-by-course evaluation to determine needed prerequisites after application is made to the program.

    Clinical Practicum (Internship) Option

    The Master of Science in Nutrition clinical practicum or internship option enables graduates from ACEND-accredited didactic programs in dietetics to fulfill the requirement for a pre-professional practice experience and become eligible to sit for the National Registration Examination.

    Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis and Non-Thesis Course Schedule

    The Master's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics thesis and non-thesis options may be completed with a part-time (10 semester) or full-time course schedule.  Please contact the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Cathy Christie, for more information on the full-time option.

     

    Fall Spring Summer

    Metabolism I

    AND

    Public Health Biostatistics I

    (Total = 6 Cr)

    Metabolism II

    AND

    Methods of Nutrition Assessment

    (Total = 4 Cr)

    Nutrition Education and Counseling

    OR

    Nutrition Epidemiology

    (Total = 3 Cr)

    Advanced Concepts of Nutrition

    AND

    Nutrition & Dietetics Research

    (Total = 6 Cr)

    Clinical Nutrition

    AND

    Project or Thesis (3 Cr)

    (Total = 6 Cr)

    Nutrition Education and Counseling

    OR

    Nutrition Epidemiology

    (Total = 3 Cr)

    Sociocultural Influences on Nutrition

    AND

    Project or Thesis (3 Cr)

    (Total = 6 Cr)

    Project or Thesis (3 Cr)

    (Total = 3 Cr)

    Project or Thesis (3 Cr)

    (Total = 3 Cr)

    Nutrition & Dietetics Seminar

    (Total = 3 Cr)

    		 Total = 43 Cr  

     

    Program of Study 

  • Major: Nutrition & Dietetics
    Degree: Master of Science
    Core Requirements (6 credits)
    HSC6509 3 Nutritional Epidemiology
    HUN6910 3 Nut/Diet Res
    Major Requirements (25 credits)
    HUN6612 3 Nutrition Education/Counseling
    HUN6123 3 Socio Infl on Nutrition
    HUN5265 1 Methods of Nutrition Assess
    HUN6285 3 Nutrition and Metabolism I
    HUN6331 3 Nutr and Metabolism II
    DIE6248 3 Clinical Nutrition
    HUN6916 3 Adv Conc Nutr
    PHC6050 3 Public Health Biostats I
    HUN6911 1 -3 Nutrition / Dietetics Seminar
    Major Electives (12 credits)
    Select one option below: Clinical Practicum option, Thesis option, or Non-Thesis option. To pursue the Clinical Practicum option (Internship) you must be admitted through D & D Matching.
    PRACTICUM OPTION
    Students will complete DIE6940 Clinincal Practice Nutr/Diet four times for a total of 12 semester hours.
    THESIS OPTION
    9 semester hours of DIE6970 - Thesis and 3 semester hours of Elective (selected with Program director)
    NON-THESIS OPTION
    12 semester hours of projects, independent study, or field research.
    • DIE6906 - Dietetics Independent Study and Research
    • DIE6945 -Dietetics Field Experience
    • DIE6912 - Projects in Nutrition & Dietetics
    • DIE6931 - Special Topics in Dietetics
    • DIE6900 - Dietetics Readings & Conference

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