MS Program of Study with Emphasis in Nutrition
38 minimum credits required, with 6 minimum credits must be from NUIP 6970 thesis research or NUIP 6900 Directed Nutrition Research.
Students may modify Program of Study (POS) courses with approval from the Supervisory Committee (SVC).
FIRST YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | COURSE OCCURANCE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9-10 | ||
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6450 | Nutrition Biochemistry | TTh 8:30-10:30 AM | 3 |
| Elective | Elective (NUIP 7960 recommended) | 1-3 | |
| KINES 7102 | Research Methods | T 4:35-7:00 PM | 3 |
| PHIL/MBIOL 7570 | Research Ethics | W 4:00-5:20 PM | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9-11 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6460 | Metabolism of Micronutrients | MW 3:05-5:00 PM | 4 |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
|
KINES 7103 or MBIOL 6490 or PBHLT 6100 |
Design and Analysis I or Intro Biostatistics using R or Biostatistics 1 |
T 4:35-7:05 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM; M 3-3:50 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM |
3 2 3 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | W 3-6 PM - once per month | 1 |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research |
Does Not Meet | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 | ||
SECOND YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | COURSE OCCURANCE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9.5 | ||
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6440 | Metabolism of Macronutrients | MW 9:40-11:40 AM | 4 |
| BIOC 6600 | Metabolic Regulation | TTh 9:30-11:00 AM | 1.5 |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research |
Does Not Meet | 3 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | W 3-6 PM - once per month | |
| TOTAL | 9-12 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| Elective | Elective | 0-3 | |
| Elective | Elective | 0-3 | |
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research |
Does Not Meet | 3-6 |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 6970 or NUIP 6900 |
Thesis Research or Directed Nutrition Research (If needed to finish thesis) |
Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
*Please note that if you are taking student health insurance you MUST register for at least 3 credits per semester, including summer.
Total Program Credit Hours: 38
CURRICULUM EQUIVALENT
12-15 weeks in each semester excluding examination time
1 Credit = l lecture hours/week
1 Credit = 3 laboratory hours/week
ELECTIVE COURSES
Please consult with your committee to find electives appropriate for your field of study and research area, including those that may not be on this list.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|
BIOL 5110 |
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering |
3 |
|
BIOL 5215 |
Cell Biology Advanced Projects Lab |
2 |
|
MBIOL 6440 |
Gene Expression |
1.5 |
|
MBIOL 6480 |
Cell Biology I |
1.5 |
|
MBIOL 6481 |
Cell Biology II |
1.5 |
|
BIOL 6964 |
GSCS Seminar, Special Topics in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology |
1-5 |
|
BMI 6010 |
Foundations of Healthcare Informatics |
3 |
|
CTLE 6510 |
Cyber Pedagogy |
3 |
|
ECON 6190 |
Health Economics |
3 |
|
ED PS 6360 |
Multicultural Counseling |
3 |
|
ESS 5850 |
The American Professoriate |
3 |
|
ESS 6320 |
Exercise and Disease |
3 |
|
ESS 6730 |
Applied Sport Psychology |
3 |
|
FP MD 6106 |
Categorical Analysis |
3 |
|
FP MD 6600 |
Social and Behavioral Context of Public Health |
3 |
|
GERON 6001 |
Introduction to Aging |
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 |
|
H GEN 6500 |
Human Genetics |
3 |
|
H GEN 7380 |
Biochemical Genetics |
3 |
|
KINES 7103 |
Design and Analysis II |
3 |
|
MDCRC 6150 |
Foundations in Personalized Health Care |
3 |
|
MDCRC 6521 |
Medicine and Physiology for the Molecular Biologist |
2 |
|
MKTG 6550 |
Marketing for Health Professionals |
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 6450 |
Nutritional Biochemistry (for students in the Physiology emphasis) |
4 |
|
NUIP 6446 |
Metabolism of Micronutrients (for students in the Physiology emphasis) |
4 |
|
NUIP 6381 |
Pulmonary Physiology (for students in Nutrition emphasis) |
3 |
|
NUIP 6383 |
Muscle Physiology (for students in Nutrition emphasis) |
3 |
|
NUIP 6384 |
Cardiovascular Physiology |
3 |
|
NUIP 7640 |
Special Topics |
1-3 |
|
NUIP 7305 |
Advanced Cardiac Physiology |
2 |
| NUIP 7540 | Culinary Medicine | 1 |
|
OC TH 6860 |
Disability Studies Forum |
1 |
|
PBHLT 6100 |
Biostatistics I |
3 |
|
PBHLT 7100 |
Biostatistics II |
3 |
|
PED 5750 |
Genome Analysis I |
2 |
|
SW 6621 |
Motivational Interviewing |
3 |
|
Other courses |
As approved by student’s committee |
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