It is designed for part-time enrollment with most courses offered late in the afternoon. Part-time students can complete the program in three to five years. Students who opt to attend full-time can complete the program in 18 months. The post-professional M.S. program in clinical nutrition requires 45 quarter hours of coursework completion of a thesis Core courses provide a firm foundation in nutrition science, nutrition education management, biostatistics and research design. Seminars address professional issues such as how to prepare for leadership roles in the field of dietetics.
Electives round out the curriculum, allowing students to pursue areas of special interest.
Completion of a thesis also allows students to hone in on an area of special interest. Students select a thesis topic, review related literature, and design a research project that will contribute new knowledge to that body of literature. The research project is conducted under the guidance of a thesis committee chosen by the student. The committee consists of a major advisor and two other faculty members. On completion of the research project, results are presented in a seminar for department faculty and staff.