Nutrition — MS
The Master of Science degree in Nutrition has 3 tracks, including thesis, non-theis, and Dietetic Internship non-thesis. While the thesis track is a 33-credit curriculum, both non-thesis tracks are a 30-credit curricula. All 3 tracks have a 15-credit common core. The Dietetic Internship non-thesis option is the mandatory track for students concurrently enrolled in the Dietetic Internship and the MS in Nutrition. In addition to the core 15 credits, this track requires 3 required courses (9 credits), an approved elective, and 3 credits of non-thesis research within the curriculum. The other 2 tracks include 2 required courses (6 credits) and 6 hours of approved electives and the required non-thesis (3) or thesis (6) credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS Nutrition Thesis | ||
| NTRI 7500 | Minerals | 3 |
| NTRI 7510 | Vitamins | 3 |
| NTRI 7520 | Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism | 4 |
| NTRI 7530 | Human Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Education I | 3 |
| NTRI 7050 | Methods Of Research | 3 |
| NTRI 7850 | Research Seminar for Master's Program | 1 |
| NTRI 7990 | Research And Thesis (minimum of 6 hours) | 6 |
| Elective Graduate Level Courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
The non-thesis track in Nutrition is available through both distance education and on campus. Required courses for the non-thesis track in nutrition include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NTRI 7500 | Minerals | 3 |
| NTRI 7510 | Vitamins | 3 |
| NTRI 7520 | Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism | 4 |
| NTRI 7530 | Human Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Education I | 3 |
| NTRI 7050 | Methods Of Research | 3 |
| NTRI 7850 | Research Seminar for Master's Program | 1 |
| NTRI 7980 | Nonthesis Research (minimum of 3 hours) | 3 |
| Elective Graduate Level Courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
The Non-Thesis track required for students concurrently enrolled in the MS in nutrition and the Dietetic Internship is offered only online. Required courses Dietetic Internship non-thesis:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NTRI 7050 | Methods Of Research | 3 |
| NTRI 7520 | Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism | 4 |
| NTRI 7530 | Human Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| NTRI 7850 | Research Seminar for Master's Program | 1 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Education I | 3 |
| NTRI 7980 | Nonthesis Research (minimum of 3 hours) | 3 |
| NTRI 7020 | Advanced Nutrition and Diet Therapy (*) | 3 |
| NTRI 6040 | Global Nutrition and Hunger (*) | 3 |
| NTRI 7030 | Leadership and Management in Nutritional Sciences (*) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Examples of elective courses for the MS in nutrition may include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADED 7060 | Curriculum and Program Planning in Adult Education | 3 |
| ADED 7600 | Nature of Adult Education | 3 |
| BCHE 7220 | Principles of Cellular and Molecular Enzymology | 3 |
| BCHE 7280 | Topics in Biochemistry | 1-3 |
| BIOL 6190 | Cell and Molecular Signal Transduction | 3 |
| BIOL 6220 | Introductory Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 6500 | Immunology | 3 |
| KINE 6400 | Exercise Assessment, Prescription, & Programming | 3 |
| KINE 6500 | Exercise Assessment and Testing | 3 |
| KINE 7680 | Advanced Physiology of Exercise I | 3 |
| KINE 7700 | Advanced Physiology of Exercise II | 3 |
| KINE 7750 | Advanced Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KINE 8780 | Biochemistry of Exercise | 3 |
| NTRI 6020 | Medical Nutrition I | 3 |
| NTRI 6030 | Medical Nutrition II | 3 |
| NTRI 6560 | Nutrition and Food Service Management | 3 |
| NTRI 7620 | Sports and Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| NTRI 6820 | Nutrition In The Life Cycle | 3 |
| NTRI 7930 | Advanced Independent Study | 1-6 |
| VBMS 7070 | Endocrinology | 4 |
| NTRI 6040 | Global Nutrition and Hunger | 3 |
| NTRI 7020 | Advanced Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| NTRI 7030 | Leadership and Management in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |