Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition in the Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate the competencies and behaviors required to practice dietetics at an entry-level by integrating biochemical and physiological science knowledge with nutritional evidence-based interventions
- Articulate evidence-based solutions to nutritional issues across the life cycle and to assess nutritional status and evaluate current research.
- Acquire the level of conduct appropriate for professional dietetics practice
- Apply evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews, scientific literature and participate in nutrition research.
The MS in Nutrition program has two options : The Sport Nutrition Option (Hybrid) and the Clinical Nutrition Option(100% online) . Admittance to the program requires an undergraduate degree in an appropriate major, with an accumulated undergraduate GPA greater than 3.00 and GRE scores.
GRE Score: Preferred: Verbal Reasoning 153 (59th percentile), Quantitative reasoning 155 (60th percentile) and analytical writing score of 4.0 on a scale of 0-6.
Prospective students may apply for conditional admittance if they have an accumulated undergraduate GPA of 2.75-3.00.
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