Clinical Nutrition Master of Science
Applicants to the program leading to a Master of Science (MS) degree in Clinical Nutrition are required to have earned a bachelor’s degree and have either completed at least 3 credits in chemistry and 6 credits in anatomy and physiology or plan to complete these prerequisites once admitted to the program.
The MS in Clinical Nutrition is a 36-credit degree which requires 18 credits in core nutrition courses, 6 credits in the research sequence, and 12 credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project (ND/SHPN 595 A, B & C) or complete the ND/SHPN 596 Capstone Experience course. If students pursue the thesis option, they will select a member of the Nutrition and 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.
Clinical Nutrition Master of Science Program of Study
Core Courses (18 semester hours)
| ND 530 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| ND 535 | Organizational Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| ND 561 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| ND 562 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| ND 581 | Advanced Topics in Macronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
| ND 582 | Advanced Topics in Micronutrients Metabolism | 3 |
Research Sequence (6 semester hours)
Non-Thesis
Electives (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 509 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| ND 510 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| ND 513 | Exercise and Aging | 3 |
| ND 515 | Nutrition Assessment | 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 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 & Human Perf Nutrition I: Theory | 3 |
| ND 550 | Sprts & Hmn Prfrmnce Nutrition II - App | 3 |
| ND 574 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ND 575 | Body Composition for Sports & Performnce Management | 3 |
| ND 578 | Sports Supplement | 3 |
| ND 599 | Independent Study | 3 |
ND 502, 509, 510 and 574 include a lab component
Students cannot be guaranteed that a particular elective course will be available.