Nutrition Education (MS)

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Offered by the School of Education, Teaching and Health , College of Arts and Sciences , the online MS in Nutrition Education provides candidates with more focused theoretical and practical training in the field of nutrition. Graduates are able to develop programming and intervention skills related to nutrition, and to design and implement nutrition education programs in corporations, government organizations, schools, and universities. The program provides an education that balances scientific principles of nutrition with education and program planning for improved nutrition behavior. The program is aligned with established standards of the Certification for Nutrition Specialist Board and affords the opportunity to apply for licensure as a Certification Board of Nutrition Specialist with additional science coursework and field experience.

Admission to the Program

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must provide transcripts of all college work demonstrating a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and in all graduate work from an accredited institution of higher education, GRE scores, a statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements

30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework with grades of C or better, with at least 15 credits at the 600-level or above, and including 24 credits of core courses

Course Requirements

Core (24 credit hours)

Electives (6 credit hours)

6 credit hours from the following: