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Introduction to the Program
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Students without a DPD verification statement must document completion of the follow courses or equivalent in addition to the general admissions requirements of the Graduate School, Nutrition Science Graduate Program. Pre-requisite courses must be approved by the program director to assure that requirements are met. Courses must be completed prior to program start.
Courses | Credits |
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Writing I & II | 6 |
Introductory Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
General Biology I & II | 6 |
Anatomy & Physiology I & II (plus lab) | 6-8 |
Chemistry I & II | 6 |
Statistics | 3 |
Introductory Nutrition | 3 |
Introductory food science | |
Food systems and safety | |
Food preparation and production |
Structure of the Program
The MA in Nutrition Science spans over two academic years. Throughout the program, students will be immersed in didactic and supervised experiential learning activities building upon knowledge and skills to culminate in entry-level practice competencies.
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A plan of study is included below by year and semester.
Year 1
Fall
| Course | Credits |
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| NSD 667: Metabolism of Macronutrients | 4 |
| NSD 654: Nutrition Research Methods | 3 |
| Statistics (PHP 630 or HFS 621) | 3 |
| NSD 555: Food, Culture, and the Environment | 3 |
| NSD 511: Nutrition Education | 3 |
Spring
| Course | Credits |
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| NSD 511: Nutrition Education | 3 |
| NSD 665: Metabolism of Micronutrients | 3 |
| NSD 695: Nutritional Status Evaluation | 3 |
| NSD 681: Clinical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| NSD 682: Clinical Nutrition Therapy I Lab | 1 |
Summer
| Course | Credits |
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| NSD 627 Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NSD 648: Dietetics Practice Across the Lifespan | 3 |
Year 2
Fall
| Course | Credits |
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| NSD 512: Nutrition Counseling | 3 |
| NSD 637: Integrative and Functional Nutrition | 3 |
| NSD 683: Clinical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NSD 684: Clinical Nutrition Therapy II Lab | 1 |
| NSD 650: Dietetics Practicum | 2 |
Spring
| Course | Credits |
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| NSD 635: Nutrition Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NSD 680: Seminar in Food and Nutrition | 2 |
| NSD 650: Dietetics Practicum | 2 |
Course Descriptions
Visit our course catalog for course descriptions.
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Additional Required Expenses
Expense | Cost |
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Graduate program application fee | $75 |
Course fee (NSD 695) | $15 |
Course fee (NSD 682) | $35 |
Course fee (NSD 650) | TBD |
Medical exam - health clearance and titers | variable |
A.N.D. Student Membership dues | $58.00/year |
Housing
Students are responsible for the cost and selection of housing. Housing arrangements should be made over the summer prior to enrollment.
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