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Master of Science in Food and Nutrition concentration in
Human Nutrition: Education and Media Technologies

2007-2008 Curriculum

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.
 
Application Deadline
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.
 
Admission Requirements
Students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their undergraduate degree program, scores on the GRE General Test, and recommendations.
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

 
Degree Requirements
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.

Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses
43.208   Biostatistics (not required for students having had an acceptable
             statistics course within the last five years)
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.
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.

Core Courses (4)
33.903   Nutritional Biochemistry
34.874   Human Nutrition Science *
34.911   Research Methods in Nutrition and Education
34.916   Seminar in Food and Nutrition

Concentration Courses (3)
34.879   Computer Applications in Nutrition
34.973   Instructional Technologies in Nutrition Education
34.993   Independent Projects in Health and Wellness

Electives (3)
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.
Choose one nutrition elective: 34.883*, 34.920, 34.940, 34.960, 34.978 or 34.989, and two additional electives below:
33.805   Food Analysis
33.808   Food Chemistry
34.882   Management of Food and Nutrition Services *
34.883   Medical Nutrition Therapy *
34.884   Food Service Systems *
34.909   Directed Study in Food and Nutrition
34.920   Pediatric Nutrition
34.840   Geriatric Nutrition
34.960   Sports Nutrition
34.978   Public Health Nutrition
34.989   Topics in Clinical Nutrition
42.911   Orientation to Counseling Practice
* Denotes course required to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics
 
ADA Registration Information
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.


Coordinator: Professor Janet Schwartz, Consumer Sciences
Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Neubauer, Consumer Sciences

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