Curriculum Overview
Master of Health Science (MHS) in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Graduate Certificates in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Our program in applied clinical nutrition offers, in addition to a Master of Health Science (MHS) in Applied Clinical Nutrition, the opportunity to earn two separate graduate certificates in lieu of the entire MHS degree. One of the Graduate Certificates in Applied Clinical Nutrition emphasizes Nutrition Intervention in Health and Disease and the second, Health, Wellness, Human Performance. These two Graduate Certificates in Applied Clinical Nutrition can be earned individually and/or as components of the complete master's degree. Hence, all 22-credits earned upon completion of both graduate certificates can be applied toward the 30-credit Master of Health Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition.
Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Nutrition: Nutrition Intervention Health, Disease
Develop expert knowledge in the management of various disease states including hypertension, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Nutrition: Health, Wellness, Human Performance
Become a skilled professional in the areas of maintaining and improving health and wellness, including sports nutrition.
Core Courses
There are 4 Core Courses (10 credits) common to all programs that must be completed:
NUTR5000 | MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS | 3 |
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NUTR5001 | MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS | 4 |
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NUTR5002 | NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND HEALTHY EATING THROUGH LIFECYCLE | 3 |
NUTR5003 | SCIENCE OF SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRACEUTICALS/FUNCTIONAL FOODS | 2 |
NUTR5004 | HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: FAD, FACT OR FICTION? | 2 |