Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (M.S.) - Exercise Science Specialization

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Program Information
The M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in Dietetics and Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences or Exercise 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.

Courseload Information
Students enrolled in six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee.

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences aims to provide premier academic programs and high-quality services to students. A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified graduate students.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science	Option A
	Option B

Core Requirements

Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Core Requirements

Advanced Research Methods Course Credits: 3
Graduate students must consult with their advisors prior to registration.
- HNS 783 - Research Methods in Health and Nutritional Sciences Credits: 3
  or
- NUTR 782 - Epidemiology Credits: 3
Advanced Statistics Course Credits: 3
Graduate students must consult with their advisors prior to registration.

Exercise Science Specialization Requirements

HNS 790 - Seminar Credits: 1 (2 credits required)
PE 550 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
PE 750 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
PE 751 - Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology Credits: 2
PE 751L - Techniques in Exercise Physiology Laboratory Credits: 0
PE 755 - Applied Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
Select one of the following options:
- Option A:
  - HNS 798 - Thesis Credits: 1-7 (5 credits required)
  - Electives: 6
- Option B:
  - HNS 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects Credits: 1-7 (3 credits required)
  - Electives: 14

Total Credits: 30 (Option A), 36 (Option B)

Additional Admissions Requirements

GRE: Required
TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.0

Letter of application stating to include the following: primary area of interest (dietetics, exercise science, nutrition, 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, exercise science, 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.

Prerequisites for the Master’s degree include STAT 281 or equivalent, NUTR 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.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .