Dec 17, 2024

2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin

2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nutrition and Dietetics, tMS

The transitional Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) degree program is a non-accredited degree.

The transitional Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) degree program is a non-accredited degree. The tMSND degree is offered for the purpose of educating individuals to a higher level of competence in nutrition. This program is designed to enhance students’ ability to serve as effective leaders in the field of healthcare. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Admission Requirements

In order to complete the application process for the transitional Nutrition and Dietetics program, the applicant must complete the following:

Apply to the Graduate School

Complete and/or gather the following documents:

Application to Graduate School accompanied by Application Fee
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly from the institutions previously attended.

PREREQUISITES

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. No particular field of study is required; however, students with degrees in health-related fields such as nutrition, nursing, exercise science, health or others, are encouraged to apply. Satisfactory completion of Basic Human Nutrition and Statistics with a letter grade of B or higher are required for admission to the tMSND program.

University Requirements:

See Graduate Degree Policies for additional information

Core Courses:

NS 6123 - Health Care Delivery in the U. S. Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6303 - Nutrition and Dietetics Research Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6313 - Nutritional Epidemiology Sem. Hrs: 3
STAT 6833 - Biostatistics Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

NURS 5113 - Leadership in Health Professions Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6103 - Global Nutrition and Health Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6213 - The Obesity Epidemic Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6223 - Advanced Nutrition Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6843 - Ethics of Health Care Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 15

Electives:

Select three of the following:

NS 6003 - Topics in Food Service Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6013 - Management of Nutrition Services Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6113 - Food and Nutrition Public Policy Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6203 - Nutrition for the Older Adult Sem. Hrs: 3
NS 6233 - Nutrition and Cancer Sem. Hrs: 3

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Nutrition and Dietetics, tMS

The transitional Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) degree program is a non-accredited degree.

Admission Requirements

PREREQUISITES

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 15

Electives:

Select three of the following:

Sub-total: 9

Total Required Hours: 36

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Nutrition and Dietetics, tMS

The transitional Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) degree program is a non-accredited degree.

Admission Requirements

PREREQUISITES

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 12

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 15

Electives:

Select three of the following:

Sub-total: 9

Total Required Hours: 36