M.S. and Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition and Food Service Management
The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs are designed
to prepare students for teaching and research positions in colleges and
universities, as well as research, consulting, and administrative positions
in the private and public sectors that require advanced training. In addition
to completing course work in nutrition, students will develop skills in using
research design, research tools and statistical procedures to solve nutrition
problems.
The M.S. program requires a minimum of 30-32 semester hours, including 6
hours of thesis research, to be completed within a maximum of five years.
Most students complete this program within a two- or three-year period of
full-time study. Core courses in nutrient metabolism, research methodology,
statistics, formal seminars and thesis research are required. Elective courses
in the student's area(s) of specialization are decided jointly by the student
and the advisory committee. Students are encouraged to select an advisor
and two additional advisory committee members during the first semester of
study. A written comprehensive examination testing basic knowledge of core
material must be passed by the end of the student's program of study. Most
full-time students take the examination after three semesters of course work
(i.e., after completion of two-thirds of the courses in the program of study).
Students in the Ph.D. Program take core courses in nutrient metabolism,
statistics, research methodology, and formal seminars, as well as dissertation
research, and other area(s) supportive to specialized interests. The program
of study is decided jointly by the student and the advisory committee.
Requirements must be completed within a period of seven years. Most students
complete the Ph.D. within three to four years of full-time study. Doctoral
students are encouraged to select an advisor and at least three additional
members of the doctoral advisory committee during the first year of study.
Written and oral preliminary examinations are administered by the advisory
committee. Most students take these examinations after two years of full-time
study. The advisory committee approves the dissertation proposal, advises
the student during the research stage and administers the final oral defense
of the dissertation.
M.Ed. in Food, Nutrition and Food Service Management
The Master of Education is a professional degree program designed to prepare
students for practitioner, teaching, extension, or administrative positions
in food and nutrition service professions in dietetics, education, community,
industry, government, or international programs. In addition to completing
core courses in human nutrition, students acquire knowledge and skills needed
to design, implement and evaluate educational and nutrition service programs.
Students may select one of the following options:
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Dietetic Internship Program (developmental accreditation received
from The American Dietetic Association in August 1994; provides eligibility
for certification as a Registered Dietitian). A separate application to the
DI is required; students wishing a master's degree should apply to the master's
program first. After the master's requirements are almost completed, students
wishing admission to the DI must apply following the ADA's computer matching
application process.
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General (Individualized) Program in Nutrition. Students electing this
option may wish to specialize in areas such as nutrition and physical
performance, community nutrition or nutrition education.
The M.Ed. with the Dietetic Internship Program requires a minimum of 43 semester
hours for completion. Full-time students normally complete the course
requirements, followed by the 6-month practicum, in two and one-half to three
years. The General Program in Nutrition requires a minimum of 34 semester
hours, and full-time students normally complete the course requirements in
two years. Core courses in human nutrition, research design, statistics,
nutritional assessment, education and formal seminars are required. Additional
courses in dietetics are required for the Dietetic Internship Program. Elective
courses in all options are decided jointly by the student and the advisory
committee. Students are encouraged to select an advisor and two additional
advisory committee members during the first semester of study. A written
comprehensive examination over core content knowledge must be passed by the
end of the student's program of study and prior to beginning the DI practicum.
Most full-time students are able to take the examination during the third
semester of course work.
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