Nutrition Education and Research CONCENTRATION
NER FIRST YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | OCCURRENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6240 | Nutrition Epidemiology | 3 | Online |
| NUIP 6360 | Medical Nutrition Therapy l | 3 |
Mon, Wed | 9:10-10:30 am |
| NUIP 6400 | Nutrition Communications | 3 |
Tues, Thur | 12:25-1:45 pm |
| NUIP 6450 | Nutrition Biochemistry | 4 |
Tues, Thur | 8:30-10:30 am |
| NUIP 6540 | Clinical Assessment Laboratory (offered Fall 2021) | 3 |
T | 2:00-3:20 pm, Th | 2:00-5:00 pm |
| TOTAL | 16 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 5850 | Counseling Skills for Dietitians | 1 | Wed | 4:10-5:00 pm |
| NUIP 6210 | Food Management Analysis and Development | 3 | Tues | 2:30-5:00 pm |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | TBA | |
| NUIP 6220 | Nutrition Policy | 3 | Wed | 2:00-4:00 pm |
| NUIP 6380 | Medical Nutrition Therapy ll & Lab | 4 |
Tue, Thur | 9:10-10:30 am Lab Thur | 1:00-4:00 pm |
| TOTAL | 16 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6930 | Supervised Practice Experience | 10 | Mon-Fri | 8:00 am-4:30 pm |
| TOTAL | 10 | ||
NER SECOND YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | OCCURRENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 6240 |
Nutrition Epidemiology |
3 | Online |
| PBHLT 6100 | Biostatistics or Elective (if approved) | 3 | Tues, Thur | 9:00-10:20am |
| NUIP 6440 | Metabolism of Macronutrients | 4 |
Mon, Wed | 9:40-11:45 am |
| NUIP 6940 | Capstone Supervised Practice* | 3 |
TBA |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research** |
3 |
|
| Total | 16 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6460 | Micronutrient Metabolism | 4 | Mon, Wed | 3:05-5:00 pm |
| NUIP 6940 | Capstone Supervised Practice* | 3 | TBA |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research ** |
3 | TBA |
| Total | 10 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6940 | Capstone Supervised Practice* |
1-6 remaining credits |
May 15 - July 15 8:00 am-4:30 pm |
| TOTAL | 10 | ||
* Students must complete a total of 6 credits of Capstone during the CMP (either 2nd year Fall/Spring, or Summer semester)
**Focused Area of Study (non-thesis option)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS: 63
SPORT CONCENTRATION
SPORT FIRST YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | OCCURRENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6360 | Medical Nutrition Therapy l | 3 |
Mon, Wed | 9:10-10:30 am |
| NUIP 6400 | Nutrition Communications | 3 |
Tues, Thur | 12:25-1:45 pm |
| NUIP 6450 | Nutrition Biochemistry | 4 |
Tues, Thur | 8:30-10:30 am |
| NUIP 6540 | Clinical Assessment Laboratory (offered Fall 2021) | 3 |
T | 2:00-3:20 pm, Th | 2:00-5:00 pm |
| TOTAL | 13 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 5850 | Counseling Skills for Dietitians | 1 |
Wed | 4:10-5:05 pm |
| NUIP 6210 | Food Management Analysis and Development | 3 |
Tues | 2:30-5:00 pm |
| NUIP 6220 | Nutrition Policy | 3 |
Wed | 2:00-4:00 pm |
| NUIP 6320 | Advanced Sports Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
Tues | 12:25-1:45 pm Tues, Thur | 10:45-12:05pm |
| NUIP 6380 | Medical Nutrition Therapy ll & Lab | 4 |
Tue, Thur | 9:10-10:30 am Lab: Thur | 1:00-4:00 pm |
| TOTAL | 14 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6930 | Supervised Practice Experience | 10 | Mon-Fri | 8:00 am-4:30 pm |
| TOTAL | 10 | ||
SPORT SECOND YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | OCCURRENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
|
PBHLT 6100 |
Biostatistics or Elective (if approved) |
3 |
Tues, Thur | 9:00-10:20am |
| NUIP 6440 | Metabolism of Macronutrients | 4 |
Mon, Wed | 9:40-11:45 am |
| NUIP 6940 | Capstone Supervised Practice* | 3 |
TBA |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research** |
3 | TBA |
| TOTAL | 13 | ||
| KINES 6320 Exercise and Disease (3 credit hours) is offered Fall 2021 | |||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6460 | Metabolism of Micronutrients | 4 | Mon, Wed | 3:05-5:00 pm |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research** |
3 | TBA |
| NUIP 6910 | Advanced Sports Nutrition Seminar | 1 | Tues | 12:25-1:45 pm |
| NUIP 6940 | Capstone Supervised Practice* | 3 |
TBA |
| TOTAL | 11 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6930 | ***If applicable, students graduating in Summer must be enrolled in at least 3 credits, recommend registering for either NUIP 6900* TBA or NUIP 6970 TBA | 3 | |
| TOTAL | ***3 | ||
* Students must complete a total of 6 credits of Capstone during the CMP (either 2nd year Fall/Spring, or Summer semester)
**Focused Area of Study (non-thesis option)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS: 64
Coordinated Master's Program Curriculum
The CMP Program requires 63-64 semester hours of academic work including 16 semester hours in supervised practice in a variety of settings.
Curriculum Equivalents:
12-15 weeks in each semester excluding examination time
1 Credit = 1 lecture hour/week
1 Credit = 3 laboratory hours/week
1 Credit = 60 supervised practice hours
Here is a sample list of electives for the CMP. The list is not inclusive of the electives available for enrollment at the University of Utah:
Sample Elective List
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 5210 | Cell Structure and Function | 3 |
| BMI 6010 | Foundations of Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| CTLE 6510 | Cyber Pedagogy | 3 |
| ECON 6190 | Health Economics | 3 |
| ED PS 6061 | Change Using Positive Psychology | 3 |
| ED PS 6360 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| KINES 6320 | Exercise and Disease | 3 |
| KINES 6730 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 |
| GERON 5002 | Service Agencies/Programs for the Elderly | 3 |
| GERON 6001 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HEDU 5160 | Health Communication | 3 |
| HEDU 6060 | Health Instruction and Communication | 3 |
| HEDU 6260 | Health Theories in Group Behavior Change | 3 |
| HEDU 6700 | Epidemiology in Community Health Practice | 3 |
| MDCRC 6150 | Foundations in Personalized Health Care | 2 |
| MKTG 6550 | Marketing for Health Professionals | 3 |
| NUIP 5360 | Methods in Weight Management | 3 |
| NUIP 6020 | Body Image and Eating Disorders Special Populations | 3 |
| NUIP 6100 | Advanced Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition | 4 |
| NUIP 6320 | Advanced Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUIP | Culinary Medicine | 1 |
| OC TH 6860 | Disability Studies Forum | 1 |
| SW 6621 | Motivational Interviewing/Variable Topics | 1-3 |
| WRTG 7080 | Writing in the Health Sciences | 3 |
Graduation and Program Completion Requirements
- Receive Graduate School approval – after all below items have be completed
- Complete a Graduation Application
- Complete 6 or more thesis hours – required for thesis option only
- Complete all program course/credit hours
- Attend two continuous semesters of full-time enrollment to complete residency – if required
- Receive program of study approvals from all committee members
- Successfully propose/defend thesis and/or non-thesis and receive exam approvals
- Must demonstrate competence and proficiency and complete Language Verification – if required
- Receive format approval via the Thesis Office and submit manuscript to ProQuest to complete thesis release – required for thesis option only
- Class grades are entered into your program of study
- Each supervisory committee member approves status to serve as a committee member
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