Nutrition and Food Science (M.A.)
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. Successful applicants shall have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Undergraduate preparation should include basic courses in nutrition and food science. Persons lacking a limited number of prerequisites may be admitted conditionally, contingent upon completion of certain courses specified by the graduate committee. The Graduate Record Exam is recommended.
Program Requirements
This degree is offered as a Plan B master’s program requiring thirty-two credits, including a three-credit Master's essay under direction of a faculty advisor. Students must take NFS 6000 and NFS 7999, and choose from all other listed courses to reach 32 credits according to division (Nutrition or Food Science). All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NFS 6000 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 4 |
| NFS 7999 | Master's Essay Direction | 3 |
| Select from the following courses to meet 32 total credits | 25 | |
| Food Safety Assurance | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition and Disease | ||
| Nutrient and Gene Interaction | ||
| Microbiological Safety of Foods | ||
| Functional Foods for Health | ||
| Eating Behavior and Body Weight Regulation | ||
| Controversial Issues | ||
| Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Brain | ||
| Nutrition and Physical Performance | ||
| Nutritional Epidemiology | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |