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    Master of science in human nutrition

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    The Master of Science in Human Nutrition is a 30 credit-hour program designed to prepare nutrition professionals to practice dietetics at an advanced level and/or to pursue doctoral study.  The program develops research skills, stimulates independent thought, and provides up-to-date knowledge in food and nutrition.There are three options available: Generalist, Community, or Clinical. The program options outlined below are designed for registered dietitians, dietetic interns, students with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, or students from another discipline who has met the listed prerequisites.

    Admission requirements

    Students with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher may apply for admission.  Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or below may enhance their application by taking the GRE.

    Click the link below that best describes your situation to determine your eligibility for the Master of Science in Human Nutrition. Information on how and when to apply to the program is contained in these documents.


    • I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist or dietetic intern.
    • I have completed a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.
    • I have a bachelor’s degree in another field, but I would also like to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
    • I do not have a bachelor’s degree.

    required Courses

    Generalist

    Community Concentration

    Clinical Concentration

    Research Core

    Research Core

    Research Core

    --HES 509:  Research Methods

    --HES 509:  Research Methods

    --HES 509:  Research Methods

    --CHS 525:  Biostatistics

    --CHS 525:  Biostatistics

    --CHS 525:  Biostatistics

     

    --CHS 520:  Epidemiology

     

    Required Nutrition Core

    Required Nutrition Core

    Required Nutrition Core

    NHM 561:  Advanced Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism

    NHM 550:  Community Nutrition I

    NHM 561:  Advanced Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism

    NHM 562:  Metabolism of Energy Nutrients

    NHM 551:  Community Nutrition II

    NHM 562:  Metabolism of Energy Nutrients

    NHM 555:  Maternal and Infant Nutrition OR
    NHM 567:  Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill

    NHM 557:  Childhood Obesity OR
    NHM 558:  Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease

    NHM 557:  Childhood Obesity OR
    NHM 558:  Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease

     

    NHM 555:  Maternal and Infant Nutrition

    NHM 567:  Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill

     

    NHM 556:  Child and Adolescent Nutrition

    NHM 568:  Nutrition for the Older Adult

    Electives

    Electives

    Electives

    5 electives; (3 must be designated as NHM)

    2 electives (1 must be designated as NHM)

    3 electives (1 must be designated as NHM)

    Additional Requirements

    Additional Requirements

    Additional Requirements

    Capstone Experience

    Capstone Experience

    Capstone Experience

    Electives

    Electives must be approved by the student′s academic advisor. Examples of 3-hour courses the student may choose include:

    • NHM 530 – Advanced Nutrition Counseling
    • HHE 520 – Health Behavior
    • HHE 530 – Health Promotion Techniques
    • NUR 510 – Basic Concepts of Teaching Diabetes Self-Management Techniques
    • NHM 625 – Nutritional Epidemiology
    • CHS 520 – Basic Epidemiology
    • CSM 537 – Developing the Leader Within
    • CSM 575 – Entrepreneurship in HES
    • NUR 516 – Advanced Diabetes Management

    Distance Education

    The masters degree is available through distance education. The degree requirements and course content are the same regardless of where it is completed—on campus or through distance education. The program is completely available by distance.

    For more information, contact Dr. Tiffany Hylton tmhylton@ches.ua.edu.

    Dietetic Internship Affiliations

    The MS in Human Nutrition program is partnered with dietetic internship programs to provide interns an opportunity to earn graduate credit while enrolled in the dietetic internship. The program is creatively designed to provide foundation knowledge prior to rotations and coordinate coursework with internship requirements. For a list of the Dietetic Internships, including contact information and a brief description of the internship programs.

    Current Students

    The Master’s Program in Human Nutrition Advising Guide can help you plan your schedule. You will find an explanation of the Capstone Experience within the advising document. Current students should follow us on Facebook for program updates and registration deadlines.

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