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Master
of Science in Food and
Nutrition concentration in
Human Nutrition: Education and Media Technologies
2007-2008 Curriculum |
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The Master of Science in Food and Nutrition requires a core of advanced study that integrates nutrition science, biochemistry and research with applied nutrition and dietetics.
The concentration in Human Nutrition: Education and Media Technologies is designed for:
- the Registered Dietitian
- those who have a current Verification Statement indicating completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements
- those who wish to fulfill the academic requirements (DPD) for becoming a Registered Dietitian. (See ADA Registration Information concerning the supervised practice requirement.)
This
concentration combines advanced study of nutrition
with the development of skills to incorporate
computer applications in food and nutrition.
Media technologies are utilized to develop
educational programs and materials.
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Application Deadline |
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Students
with undergraduate
prerequisites who plan to
begin their studies in the
fall semester must be
admitted by February 1 of
the preceding academic year
in order to register for
certain laboratory courses,
although availability of
seats cannot be guaranteed
in advance.
At least one month
should be allowed for
processing the application.
Students admitted
after that date may still
begin their studies in the
fall if seats are available
in required undergraduate
prerequisite courses. Other
applications are accepted on
a rolling-admissions basis.
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Admission Requirements |
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Students
are evaluated primarily on
the basis of their
undergraduate degree
program, scores on the GRE
General Test, and
recommendations.
An overall undergraduate
quality point average (qpa) of
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
including acceptable
grades in science and
mathematics courses is
expected. Students who have not completed prerequisite courses in their undergraduate curriculum are encouraged to apply. Your advisor will create a plan of study which integrates prerequisite courses and graduate courses as designated prerequisite courses are completed. Students must earn a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course, and an overall average of B. Students who do not fulfill the qpa requirement but have a minimum quality point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and a satisfactory GRE score will be considered for admission after they complete two prerequisite courses at Framingham State College. These courses must have prior approval and must be completed with a grade of B or better. A computer with Internet access and current
software applications, Windows 2000 or above,
is required in some graduate courses. Framingham State College offers a
purchase program. |
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Degree Requirements |
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The program requires a minimum of ten (10) courses: four (4) core courses and six (6) concentration and elective courses, together with undergraduate prerequisite courses required for students without appropriate academic backgrounds. A minimum of ten (10) courses is required for graduation. An oral comprehensive examination is required as the student’s culminating experience. |
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Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses |
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43.208 Biostatistics (not
required for students having had an
acceptable
statistics course
within the last five
years) |
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Courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology and in Biochemistry, must have been successfully completed within the last five years. Students may inquire about challenge exams. |
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Registered Dietitians or students with a Verification Statement have no other prerequisite. Those who wish to fulfill the academic requirements (DPD) for becoming a Registered Dietitian should consult the undergraduate prerequisite courses listed under the Coordinated Program in Dietetics concentration. |
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Core
Courses (4) |
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33.903 Nutritional Biochemistry |
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34.874 Human Nutrition Science * |
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34.911 Research
Methods in Nutrition
and Education |
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34.916 Seminar in
Food and Nutrition |
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Concentration Courses (3) |
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34.879
Computer
Applications in
Nutrition |
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34.973 Instructional
Technologies in
Nutrition Education |
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34.993 Independent
Projects in
Health and Wellness |
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Electives (3) |
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Elective
courses will not be offered
each semester and may not be
offered every year. Elective
courses require written
approval from the student's
advisor. |
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Choose one nutrition elective: 34.883*, 34.920, 34.940, 34.960, 34.978 or 34.989, and two additional electives below: |
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33.805 Food Analysis |
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33.808 Food
Chemistry |
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34.882 Management of
Food and Nutrition
Services * |
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34.883 Medical
Nutrition Therapy * |
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34.884 Food Service
Systems * |
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34.909 Directed
Study in Food and
Nutrition |
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34.920 Pediatric
Nutrition |
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34.840 Geriatric
Nutrition |
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34.960 Sports
Nutrition |
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34.978 Public Health
Nutrition |
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34.989 Topics in
Clinical Nutrition |
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42.911 Orientation to Counseling Practice |
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* Denotes course required to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics |
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ADA Registration Information |
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Students
seeking eligibility for the
American Dietetic
Association examination for
becoming a Registered
Dietitian must complete
academic requirements
(Didactic Program in
Dietetics (DPD)), and a
supervised practice
experience in an accredited
program.
The Coordinated
Program in Dietetics
concentration fulfills both
of these requirements.
Students
electing to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD) only must take the prerequisite courses
specified under the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
concentration. Additional graduate courses to meet the
DPD requirements are indicated with an asterisk
under the Human Nutrition:
Education and Media Technologies concentration.
The supervised practice experience may
be met through a Dietetic Internship.
Although the College DPD Director provides
advising for students who are applying to these
programs, obtaining the supervised practice experience
remains the student's responsibility.
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Coordinator: Professor Janet Schwartz,
Consumer Sciences |
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Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Neubauer,
Consumer Sciences
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Graduate Degree
Application Process -
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Program Information |
