2. Nutrition Programs Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Bachelors level coursework in nutrition. Can be completed as a UG degree, 2nd degree, non-degree student or graduate student. Dietetic Internships (DI) Post bachelors program: supervised practice for RD eligibility. Must complete DPD and a bachelor's degree in order to apply. Master of Science in Nutrition (MS) Graduate degree program with research thesis. Must have bachelor’s degree in order to apply.
3. Career Options Food Industry Food Service Agribusiness Public Health Public Policy Research Education National Health Organizations Communications / Public Relations / Marketing
4. Pre-Requisite Courses Principles of Foods or Experimental Food Science Introductory Nutrition Chemistry I with lab Chemistry II with lab or Organic Chemistry with lab Anatomy and Physiology with lab or Vertebrate Physiology with lab Statistics Minimum required to apply: Introductory Nutrition , Statistics , Chem I . Others can be completed after application to the program.
5. MS Program of Study 16 credit hours of core coursework Research Methods Advanced Nutrient Metabolism Seminar in Nutrition Regression Analysis and Other Multivariate Models Lifecycle Nutrition Food & Society Thesis (6 hrs) or Practicum (3 hrs)
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7. Thesis Topics Examples of Thesis Research Overweight among Head Start children Adherence to low sodium diet and re-admission rates of patients with CHF Nutrition knowledge, eating disorders among collegiate female swimmers Consumer comprehension of the organic food label Developing nutritionally adequate menus from local organic foods School food service director’s role in childhood obesity
8. MS Application Materials Online Application Form Official Transcripts Two Recommendations GRE Score Report Current Résumé Essays
9. MS Application Deadlines November 1 for Spring Semester April 1 for Summer Semester July 1 for Fall Semester
