Updated 11/2/2009

QUEENSCOLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE SCIENCES

Program for the Master of Science Degree inNutrition and Exercise Scienceswith a Nutrition Emphasis (329 NU – 53 A)

Requirements for Matriculation:

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for admission.

Requirements for Matriculation in Nutrition:

  1. An undergraduate program in Nutrition or Dietetics (ADA verification equivalent program) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  2. Approval of the graduate nutrition adviser.

3.An interview may be required.

General Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in

Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for the Master of Science Degree.

1. Students must complete 36 graduate credits with a minimum average of B (GPA of 3.0.).

2. Students must complete either a research project that culminates in a Master research paper or a comprehensive examination and an additional 3 credit course.

3. All elective courses must be approved by the appropriate graduate adviser.

Areas of Specialization with Required Courses.

Nutrition

The MS degree program with specialization in nutrition offers a sequence of courses that enhance the clinical background of dietitians and nutritionists who work with clients in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, community programs, schools, wellness programs, and governmental and privately funded programs.

The program offers opportunity for in-depth study through didactic learning, hands-on clinical and field experience, and the development and completion of individual research projects.

Students are prepared for careers in nutrition in a wide variety of corporate, hospital, media and community centers, as well as in other clinical and public health agencies. In addition, the program will prepare students for more advanced study in nutrition.

Required courses in the nutrition specialization include:

FNES 636Writing for the Professional in FNES, 3 credits

FNES 702Application of Quantitative Methods in FNES, 3 credits

FNES 711Contemporary Issues in FNES, 3 credits

FNES722 Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight Control,3 credits

FNES 762,Nutrition Counseling, 3 credits

FNES 767Advanced Diet Therapy, 3 credits

FNES 768,Advanced Nutrition, 3 credits

FNES 770Community Nutrition, 3 credits

FNES 796 and 797 Research in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 3 credits each

OR FNES 796 and a Comprehensive Examination and another 3 credit graduate course, approved by the graduate advisor.

In addition, two courses (6 credits) approved by the graduate nutrition adviser from the following: FNES 707, 723, 773 and 774 are required.

Students interested in this program should consult with the graduate nutrition adviser.