M.S. in Nutrition

Help your community ensure a healthy future.

Global public health issues of malnutrition, both under- and over-nutrition, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, affect more than two billion people, creating a critical need for well-prepared nutrition professionals locally, nationally and abroad. Our new 34-credit and 100-percent online Master of Science in Nutrition will prepare you to help improve the health of these individuals.

The nutrition degree program is designed for the professional who is already licensed and practicing in their field and who has a bachelor’s or graduate degree (nurses, physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, etc.). This program does not prepare students for licensing as a registered dietitian. Upon completing the integrated, evidence-based course work culminating in a practicum with thesis, you will have an excellent understanding of nutrition science. The graduates of this program are nutritionists and will be able to assume key roles in a variety of areas in the following public and private settings: community and public health, education and research, clinical, business and industry, wellness and media. Job titles include managers, researchers, educators, advocates and directors who can provide leadership in creating and implementing programs and policy concerning nutrition. The U.S. Bureau of Labor’s Occupational Handbook reports that the job outlook for nutrition experts is expected to increase 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.

The degree goals of the program are to provide society with knowledgeable and professionally educated people to enhance the nutrition health infrastructure and the health of individuals and the greater population.

The program provides students with a wide range of skills and tools necessary to work in the nutrition health arena. The curriculum was developed from established curricula in nutrition in other accredited institutions of higher learning.

The M.S. in Nutrition will provide an academic program of study that fosters skill acquisition and competency in key areas of nutrition health practice, both current and emerging.

Upon completion of the program the student will:

• Acquire an understanding of nutrition science for health promotion and disease prevention and will be able to conceptualize, implement and evaluate individual and population nutrition health interventions
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of basic principles and methods of nutrition health research to advance scientific knowledge of the health of individuals and of populations
• Articulate and advocate the values and ethics that distinguish Nutrition as a cohesive field of practice and inquiry
• Plan and execute programs or research initiatives intended to advance the public’s nutrition health and awareness on the local, national and international levels
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with diverse groups of professional colleagues and public constituents
• Locate, assemble and critically analyze data, information and knowledge resources
• Assume key roles in nutrition health organizations as managers, researchers, educators, advocates and directors; and provide leadership in creating and implementing programs and policy that promotes the ideals of nutrition health

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