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Sep 27, 2024
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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nutrition, Exercise, and Food Sciences
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Program Description
The M.S. in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in Nutritional Sciences, Exercise Science or Food Science. Students are prepared for careers in clinical, industry, or research fields. A partial list includes clinical dietitians, public health nutritionists, research dietitians, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, research assistants or coordinators, instructors, or public health officials. Careers in food science inclulde food product development, packaging development, food production manager, and quality control, among others.
The PhD in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences will prepare graduates for careers as researchers in healthcare settings, government, industry, corporations, and universites. The research and teaching emphasizes molecular and biochemical nutrition, nutrigenomics, epidemiology, nutrition issues in developing countries, obesity prevention and behavior nutrition.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Master of Science |
Option A (30 Credits) |
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Option B (36 Credits) |
| Doctor of Philosophy |
60 Credit Plan (Must have previously completed a Master’s in Nutrition or a related field) |
Master of Science
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Students enrolled for six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee. Doctor of Philosophy
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
Credits: 1
Credits: 1
Additional courses not within the department and part of the core requirements include: Advanced Research Methods and Advanced Statistics.
Total credits required for the degree are 60 (30 departmental courses and 30 electives).
Students enrolled in six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee. Additional Admissions Requirements
GRE: Required
TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.0
Letter of application stating to include the following: primary area of interest (nutrition, food science, etc); desired research focus; long-term goals outlining career goals; interest in assistantship (teaching or research); reason(s) for attending graduate school; current professional certifications and credentials; an interview (in person or via phone) is highly encouraged but not required.
Master’s Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the Master’s degree will be required to have a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an accredited institution. Students with other educational backgrounds may be admitted conditionally. They will be required to complete the necessary coursework to eliminate deficiencies in their background during their first semester in the program. Pre-requisites for the Master’s degree: STAT 281 or equivalent, NFS 315, CHEM 106/108 or CHEM 112/114 or equivalent, BIO 221, BIOL 325, and PE 350 or equivalent for students in the Exercise Science Specialization.
PhD Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the PhD degree will usually have a Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an approved accredited institution. In those cases where applicants do not have a Master’s degree, departmental requirements will apply, either requiring completion of a Master’s degree or permitting an individual to move directly into a doctoral program. Pre-requisites for PhD degree: Master’s degree in a health related field (nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, public health, etc), NFS 522 or equivalent, STAT 541 or equivalent, or biochemistry. |
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