Graduate Programs in the Department of Human Nutrition

To learn more about the Graduate Programs in this Department and Graduate Studies at Winthrop University through the links below:

• Human Nutrition Graduate Programs

• Winthrop University graduate programs

• Graduate Assistantships

Long-term goals for the MS degree in human nutrition include the following:

1. To maintain scholarly programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree in human nutrition;
2. To expand faculty and graduate student collaboration on planning and implementation of research projects;
3. To provide practice experiences in food systems management which meet eligibility and membership requirements for registration with the American Dietetic Association;
4. To provide integration of dietetics theory and practice in health care setting for development of competent, ethical entry-level practitioners;
5. To encourage students to assume responsibility for continuous self-development and professional growth;
6. To promote development of entry-level practitioners capable of using, interpreting, evaluating, and generating research to enhance dietetics practice;
7. To develop entry-level competence in communication of knowledge of food and human nutrition;
8. To develop knowledge and skills related to resource management in practice environments.

Suggested Program of Studies

Master of Science Degree with Dietetic Internship

NOTE: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A CADE Accredited Didactic Program In Dietetics (DPD) PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR DIETETIC INTERNSHIP.

*All applicants should have completed courses in basic nutrition, food preparation, and organic chemistry.  CHEM 521 (biochemistry) or equivalent is required; 18 semester hours must be in 600 level courses.

**Courses numbered 600-699 are advanced courses open to graduate students only.

***Required for degree; schedule as early as possible in approved program.

Master of Science Degree Without Dietetic Internship

NOTE: THE ONLY DIFFERENCE FROM THE ABOVE SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY IS SECTION II RELATED AREA.

*All applicants should have completed courses in basic nutrition, food preparation, and organic chemistry.  CHEM 521 (biochemistry) or equivalent is required; 18 semester hours must be in 600 level courses.

**Courses numbered 600-699 are advanced courses open to graduate students only.

***Required for degree; schedule as early as possible in approved program.

Feel free to contact us with any questions about the Graduate Programs in Human Nutrition.  You may also want to refer to Winthrop University Graduate Studies for more information about the Graduate School.