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.

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.

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.

Elective Courses (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: NUTR 840, NUTR 883 *, NUTR 920, NUTR 960, NUTR 978 or NUTR 989, and two additional electives below:

* Denotes course required to meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics

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