To assure eligibility for course registration as a matriculated graduate student, files should be complete at least two months prior to the start of the regular semester session. Admission to the program is selective and competitive based on the number of applicants and limits of available faculty and facilities. Those who meet minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission. To be eligible the student must complete an application file and must be qualified for admission in regular status. Funding decisions are made separately from admission decisions.
First priority is given to thesis students.
Selection of these courses will depend in part on the specific needs of the student and on the student's professional or research interests. Non-Thesis Option Aminimum of 35 credits at the graduate level is required, including 17 credits in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and a 3 credit scholarly project. The remaining 15 credits are obtained through non-departmental courses in related areas. Degree completion also requires satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination and presentation of field study at a department seminar. This program is accredited by the Commisision on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and leads to certification as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.