Nutrition, Master of Science
Applicants to the program leading to a degree in Nutrition are required to have earned a degree in nutrition, foods, or dietetics from an accredited undergraduate institution. Individuals with other degrees are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they need to have at least 3 credits in chemistry and 6 credits in anatomy and physiology as prerequisite to satisfy the departmental admissions committee. If they wish to meet the academic requirements for an RDN, other prerequisites will be necessary which vary depending on what the applicant has taken as an undergraduate. GREs are required for admission into the program. The M.S. in Nutrition is a 36-credit program requiring nine credits in core nutrition courses, nine credits in the research sequence, and 18 credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project or complete the ND 596 Capstone Experience. If students decide to do a thesis, they will select a member of the Nutrition/Dietetics faculty as a mentor. The mentor and two other committee members will work with the candidate on an individual basis throughout the research project.
Nutrition Program of Study (36 semester hours)
Core Courses (9 semester hours)
| ND 560 | Biochemistry of Nutrition & Exercise | 3 |
| ND 581 | The Energy Nutrients and Alcohol | 3 |
| ND 582 | Advanced Nutrition Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
Research Sequence (9 semester hours)
Non-Thesis
Elective Courses (18 semester hours)
| ND 502 | Exercise Testing and Nutritional?Assessment | 3 |
| ND 503 | Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition &?Exercise | 3 |
| ND 504 | Nutrition and Gerontology | 3 |
| ND 505 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| ND 506 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| ND 507 | International Nutrition | 3 |
| ND 520 | Recent Trends in Normal Nutrition | 3 |
| ND 523 | Immunology, Exercise & Nutrition | 3 |
| ND 525 | Clin Nutr: Fluid Elec Bal/Pharmacology?Balance & Pharmacology | 3 |
| ND 530 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| ND 534 | Private Practice in Nutrition,exercise?Science & Hlth Promot | 3 |
| ND 536 | Communication Techniques in Nutrition &?Exercise | 3 |
| ND 541 | Nutrition and Women's Health | 3 |
| ND 549 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| ND 575 | Nutrition & Exercise for Weight?Management | 3 |
| ND 599 | Independent Study | 3 |
These courses are examples of electives that might be available during a student’s program. Students cannot be guaranteed that a particular elective course will be available. Electives are offered on an approximately three-year rotation.
Additional courses from the core or electives in the M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science may be selected with permission of the department chairperson. Other courses may be acceptable from Psychology, Business, or other departments with permission of the chairperson.