Nutritional Sciences (MS)
The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers graduate Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nutritional Sciences. With increasing recognition of the association between diet and disease and the importance of diet in health promotion, nutritionists and dietitians are needed to participate in research, to educate the public on ways to promote health through diet, and to educate individuals suffering from chronic diseases on ways to incorporate dietary modifications into their lifestyles. Additionally, a degree in nutrition or dietetics can be used as a foundation to prepare for graduate school as well as entry into professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other advanced degrees in business and education.
- *Note: A maximum of 3 thesis credits may be taken per semester. In addition, a maximum of 4 thesis credits may be counted toward the required credits for program completion.
- Thesis in NS can be taken only after admission to candidacy.
- Only one (1) hour of NUTG-310 can be used towards degree completion.
Statistics Credits Options
*Select one statistics course from the options below.
Elective Courses
*Choose from the options in the elective group below - 16 credit hours required.
**Courses may also be selected from NUTG-, BIOC-, PSYC-, SOCI-, CHEM-, EDUC-, COMM-, or ANTG- level 200 and above. Courses outside these codes can be considered for approval from the program director.