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 only as a Plan B master’s program requiring thirty-two credits, including a three-credit essay. The concentration in food service management includes courses in the School of Business Administration. Contact the Department for information on applicable courses. 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 | 3 |
| Select at least three of the following: | 9 | |
| Nutrient and Gene Interaction | ||
| Microbiological Safety of Foods | ||
| Nutrition and Physical Performance | ||
| Nutritional Metabolomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Nutritional Epidemiology | ||
| Elective Courses (minimum necessary to meet degree requirements) | 17 | |
| NFS 7999 | Master's Essay Direction | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |