Master of Science in Nutrition
CIP: 513101
The curriculum is composed of courses to develop a knowledge base in the area of nutrition, focused on program, policy, trends, and applying research and data analysis in the profession. The courses and requirements in the program will allow students the opportunity to expand knowledge, skills, and competencies.
The program is designed with two (2) tracks of emphasis that students will choose from:
1. Dietetics Internship Track. To enroll in this emphasis area, students must be previously admitted to the Northwest Dietetics Internship (DI) program. This emphasis area is designed for students with a nutrition and dietetics background seeking to sit for Registered Dietician Nutritionist exam. Enrollment in this track requires that students posses or are seeking an ACEND verification statement and will concurrently complete internship credit at approved sites as established by the Northwest Dietetics Internship program. Additional information about the Northwest DI program can be found at: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/health/programs/other/acend.htm
2. General Nutrition Track. This track is designed for students seeking to further develop a general nutrition knowledge base. This emphasis area is designed for students who do not wish to become a Registered Dietician Nutritionist, but instead work in a setting where additional nutrition policy, programming, and leadership are beneficial. This track is designed for students with a general knowledge base in nutrition, health and exercise sciences, or health promotion and wellness. This track does not lead to an ACEND verification statement or the ability to sit for the RDN exam.
Program admission requirements:
1. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
2. Completion of 9 credit hours of Nutrition courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
3. Applicants to the MS in Nutrition who do not have 9 hours of Nutrition courses prior to program entry are required to successfully complete NUTR 47558 Essentials of Nutrition course which is designed specifically for students who are new to nutrition curriculum.
M.S. in Nutrition program completion requirements:
In addition to successful completion of the Steps to Graduation, the following program completion requirements are mandatory:
· Completion of an approved program of study with a 3.0 or Higher GPA
· Successful completion of a research component (embedded in the course HPER 22636 Research Methods)
Program Requirements
Core Program Requirements
Dietetics Internship Track Requirements
Students in the Dietetics Internship track must be accepted into the Dietetics Internship Program and complete the associated 9 month internship from August to May. Students should enroll in the six credit hour 47-680 Dietetics internship in both Fall and Spring semesters of their internship, resulting in 12 credit hours being applied toward the Master's Degree in Nutrition.
General Nutrition Track
Students in the general nutrition track will complete the following 12 credit hours of courses.
Total Credit Hours: 30