MFCS - Dietetics

Degree Requirements

Core Courses, 15 credits

• A basic statistics course, 3 credits
• A research methods course, 3 credits
• A current issues/trends course, 3 credits
• Choice of:
  • Advanced nutrition: Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Advanced Lipid Metabolism inHuman Nutrition, 3 credits AND Micronutrients in Human Nutrition, 3 credits
    OR
  • Accounting Concepts & Analysis, 3 credits AND Entreprneurship, 3 credits

Electives, 15 credits
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging, 3 credits
Maternal and Child Nutrition, 3 credits
Nutrition and Human Performance, 3 credits
Nutritional Counseling & Education Methods, 3 credits
Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy, 3 credits
Nutrition Education in the Community, 3 credits
Obesity Across the Lifespan, 3 credits
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition, 3 credits
Phytochemicals, 3 credits
Functional Foods, 3 credits
Nutrition in Wellness, 3 credits
International Nutrition and World Hunger, 3 credits
Healthcare Administration, 3 credits
Managerial Finance I, 3 credits
Operations Management and Analysis, 3 credits
Marketing Concepts and Research, 3 credits
Behavioral Management Theory,. 3 credits
Grant Writing for the Professional, 3 credits
Food Production Management, 3 credits
Foundations of Leadership, 3 credits
Leadership Practicum, 3 credits
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages, 3 credits
Metabolic Roles of Nutrients (Micronutrients)

Special Project/Creative Component, 6 credits
An additional 6 credit hours and completion of a special project or creative component.

The student's schedule of courses must be approved by his/her faculty advisor and graduate committee.