MS in Nutrition Curriculum

The Master of Science in Nutrition will provide a comprehensive fully-online course of study in advanced nutrition topics to prevent and manage disease, as well as optimize health through food and nutrition strategies.  All students in the Master of Science in Nutrition Program must complete 36 credits.  In addition to the current General sequence option, there are two concentrations available.  The concentrations are Advanced Nutrition Therapy & Critical Care, and Integrative Nutrition Therapy. Admission into either concentration requires submission of a DPD Verification statement or that the applicant is a RDN.  The following chart shows the courses for all options:

* HFN 514 requires a biochemistry prerequisite

HFN 507, Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism and HFN 508, Concepts in Nutrition Therapy, are MS in Nutrition prerequisite courses and are not included in the 36 credits of the MS program.  If needed, it would be in addition to the required 36 credits of the MS program.

Below are two hypothetical plans of study to provide potential students with an idea of how one might progress through the coursework. Students, once admitted, are assigned a faculty advisor who will help the student develop a personalized course plan based on their needs.

NOTE: The sample plans below are only samples and should not be followed by an enrolled student without first discussing with their advisor factors such as start term, concentration, and selective options that may influence a student's course plan.

Sample course plan, 6 credits per semester

2 year course plan, general sequence

C = core course; S = selective

Sample course plan, 3 credits per semester

4 year course plan, general sequence

C = core course; S = selective