• Master of Science degree
• Program emphasis is applied dietetics
• Degree is awarded only to Registered Dietitians and those who are eligible for registration
• Degree program is 30 hours (thesis option) or 39 hours (non-thesis option)
• All students complete individual projects: thesis or non-thesis research project
• Specialized courses offered online
• Course work offered in conjunction with dietetic internship for students who wish to complete both programs
• Graduate assistantships and scholarships available

• Human Ecology 504: Research Methodology (3 hours)
• Human Ecology 546: Microcomputer Applications of Research (3 hours)
• Statistics 402: Introduction to Statistics (3 hours) OR Statistics 405: Statistical Methods (3 hours) OR Psychology 542: Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences (3 hours) or other approved statistics course
• Human Ecology 551: Thesis (6 hours) OR Human Ecology 506: Non-thesis research (3 hours)
• Human Ecology 585: Comprehensive Exam in Human Ecology (no credit) 
• Food and Nutrition Courses (9 hours minimum for thesis option or 18 hours minimum for non-thesis option)
• 6-9 additional hours to be chosen from Food and Nutrition courses or other approved electives
  
  

Online Food and Nutrition Course Offerings:

FNU 503: World Nutrition Problems (3)
FNU 523: Recent Advances in Medical Nutrition Therapy (3)

FNU 525: Nutrition for Educators (3 hours)

FNU 526: Maternal and Infant Nutrition (3 hours)

FNU 527: Adult Weight Management (3 hours)

FNU 528: Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease (3 hours)

FNU 529: Nutritional Management of Diabetes (3 hours)

FNU 530: Nutritional Assessment (3 hours)

FNU 531: Nutrition and Renal Disease (3)

FNU 532: Nutrition and Aging (3 hours)

FNU 533: Dietary Supplements in Human Nutrition (3 hours)

FNU 534: Nutrition Support (3)

FNU 543: Nutrition and Worksite Wellness (3 hours)

FNU 547: Childhood Weight Issues and Management (3)

FNU 553: Clinical Management and Private Practice in Dietetics (3 hours)

FNU 562: Trends in Food Systems Administration (3)

• Completion of ADA Didactic Program requirements
• Minimum 2.75 GPA overall or on last 60 hours
• Satisfactory scores of Graduate Record Exam