2019 Winter Trimester

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:

NUTR5000MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS

3

or

NUTR5001MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS

4

 

NUTR5002NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND HEALTHY EATING THROUGH LIFECYCLE

3

NUTR5003SCIENCE OF SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRACEUTICALS/FUNCTIONAL FOODS

2

NUTR5004HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: FAD, FACT OR FICTION?

2