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Welcome to the Nutrition Science Graduate Program in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. We hope that you have a rewarding and successful time in graduate school. This handbook describes the tasks and deadlines that are necessary for you to earn your graduate degree. The information noted in this version of the Nutrition Science Graduate Handbook applies to all students admitted in fall 2023. Students are held to the program requirements for the year in which they matriculate. All graduate students should refer to the handbook for answers to questions regarding graduate policies and procedures.
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The priority deadline for applications for the Nutrition Science Graduate Program is February 15th and admittance is for the fall semester only. Learn more about how to apply and required application materials. All prospective graduate students are advised to become familiar with and follow the Graduate School admission procedures. International students should also visit International Graduate Student admissions, which provides additional information and instructions regarding admissions procedures. All applicants must submit the following:
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The faculty advisor will review the advisee’s information and provide a summary of his/her progress to the graduate nutrition faculty committee. Nutrition faculty may provide additional information regarding student progress and performance. If faculty have concerns about a student's progress, the student will meet with the graduate program director to discuss concerns and create a plan for future success.
Academic Standards
Satisfactory Progress
All graduate students are required to maintain satisfactory progress in their degree program. This is accomplished by maintaining a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 (B) or higher in all courses listed in their program of study. This includes graduate courses taken outside the Nutrition Science Graduate Program (anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, etc.). Students must earn a B or better in all required courses.
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| Thesis | Project |
Primary mentor | Tenure-line faculty member in Nutrition science | Tenure-line or teaching faculty member in Nutrition science |
Thesis or Project Proposal and Proposal Defense | Thesis proposal approved by primary mentor then submitted to thesis committee. An oral defense of the proposal will take place before the end of the spring semester (Year 1). The thesis proposal consists of literature review to support the need for the study, study aims/hypothesis, methodology and timeline.
| Project proposal approved by primary mentor then submitted to thesis committee. An oral defense of the proposal will take place before the end of the spring semester (Year 1). Project proposal defense after problem statement is established and protocols are established. The project proposal consists of literature review to support the need and rationale for the project, the project plan for implementation, and timeline. |
Final thesis or project | The final thesis should be written in a manuscript format for a peer-reviewed primary research article. This will include introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusions. Tables and figures should be included as appropriate. See graduate school guidelines for formatting. | Statement of problem to be addressed. Background and/or Literature review Description of approach, setting, data collection, define process of analysis. Discussion of outcomes, evaluation of intervention as to whether goals were met, make recommendations, discuss applications and limitations. The final project should be written in a report format. This will include introduction/literature review, description of the project plan, project implementation, findings, conclusions, future recommendations and applications. Tables and figures should be included as appropriate. AMA and APA referencing styles is required. |
Thesis or Project Defense | Thesis defense after completion of project and with final approval from thesis advisor. | Project proposal defense after problem statement is established and protocols are established. Project defense after completion of project to present results, discuss applications and limitations. |
Defense Committee & Timeline | Thesis advisor Two graduate faculty Graduate school appointed Chair for Final defense Submission of final thesis to committee two weeks prior to defense. Defense will be scheduled based on Graduate school deadlines. | Project advisor Two graduate faculty Department decision on Chair for final defense of project. The Chair will be a faculty member from outside the Nutrition department will represent the Graduate school and ensure a fair process. Submission of final written project to committee two weeks prior to defense date. Schedule to be determined by Department. |
Dissemination of Results | Journal manuscript Poster or oral presentation at a national or international conference. | Article in a Practice based journal publication, newsletter article, or a conference presentation. |
Certificate Of Advanced Study in Integrative and Functional Nutrition
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The certificate, which will officially launch as a fully online program in the fall of 2022, aims to enhance their understanding of nutrition within the context of the individual’s genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors through educational training that is inter-professional, and evidence based using the Nutrition Care Process and Model. Nutrition care within the integrative and functional healthcare paradigm seeks to promote optimal wellness by combining evidence based conventional and complementary diet and lifestyle therapies in a sustained, coordinated manner that addresses the spectrum of acute to chronic disease conditions.
The CAS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition requires the completion of a minimum of 12 credits comprised of 3 core courses and 1 elective course.
Courses (Core) | Credits |
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NSD 637 Integrative and Functional Nutrition | 3 |
NSD 617 Integrative Food and Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
NSD 685 Nutritional Genomics | 3 |
Courses (Electives)
Credits
NSD 512 Nutrition Counseling
3
NSD 765 Problems in Human Metabolism
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Syracuse University Academic Integrity Policy
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The list of N.S.D. faculty members and professional staff, a brief description of their academic backgrounds, research interests, and contact information are presented below. Further information about their academic careers is available on the Falk College Directory.
Lynn S. Brann, Ph.D., R.D.N., F.A.N.D.
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Contact Information: e-mail: lbrann@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-4805
Kay Stearns Bruening, Ph.D., R.D.N., F.A.N.D.
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Contact Information: e-mail: ksbrueni@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-9326
Jane Burrell, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N.
Associate Teaching Professor
Contact Information: e-mail: jbuzcate@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-4882
Chaya Lee Charles, M.S., R.D., C.S.G., C.D.N.
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Contact Information: e-mail: clmono@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-9437
Maria Erdman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.S.O.
Associate Teaching Professor
Contact Information: e-mail: mberdman@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-2162
Jessica L. Garay, Ph.D., R.D.N., F.A.N.D.
Assistant Professor
Contact Information: e-mail: jlgaray@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-3479
Sudha Raj, Ph.D., R.D.N., F.A.N.D.
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Contact Information: e-mail: sraj@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-2556
Latha Ramalingam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Contact Information: e-mail: lramalin@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-9324
Margaret A. Voss, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Director
Contact Information: e-mail: mavoss@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-5654
Maryam Yuhas, Ph.D., R.D.N.
Assistant Professor
Contact Information: e-mail: myuhas@syr.edu, Phone: 315-443-9323
N.S.D. Professional Staff
Nicole Beckwith, M.A., R.D., C.D.N.
Director, Dietetic Internship
Contact Information: email: nmbeckwi@syr.edu; Phone: 315-443-2396
Nancy Rindfuss, M.A., R.D.N., C.D.N.
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
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