M.S. in Community Nutrition
College of Health Sciences
M.S. in Community Nutrition
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science Courses | ||
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| Applied Nutrition Courses | ||
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 520 | Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity | 3 |
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 601 | Nutrition & Health in Aging | 3 |
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Capstone Paper | ||
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 33 | |
M.S. in Community Nutrition - Dietetic Internship Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science Courses | ||
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| Applied Nutrition Courses | ||
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 520 | Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity | 3 |
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| or NTD 601 | Nutrition & Health in Aging | |
| NTD 616 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Capstone Paper | ||
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Dietetic Internship Courses | ||
| NTD 521 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience I | 3 |
| NTD 523 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience II | 3 |
| NTD 524 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience III | 3 |
| NTD 525 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience IV | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 42 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
M.S. in Community Nutrition
Two-Year, Full-Time, 100% Online
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 601 or NTD 520 |
Nutrition & Health in Aging or Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity |
3 |
| NTD 615 | Nutrition and Disease an Evidence Based Approach | 3 |
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Three-Year, Part-Time, 100% Online
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| NTD 520 | Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity ((or Elective)) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| NTD 601 | Nutrition & Health in Aging | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 615 | Nutrition and Disease an Evidence Based Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Part-Time, 100% Online
Students can take one or two courses per semester.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| NTD 520 | Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity ((or Elective)) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 601 | Nutrition & Health in Aging | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 615 | Nutrition and Disease an Evidence Based Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
M.S. in Community Nutrition - Dietetic Internship Track
Two-Year, Full-Time, 100% Online
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NTD 503 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 517 | Nutrition Research Techniques | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 600 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 612 | Nutrition and Human Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| NTD 616 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NTD 601 or NTD 520 |
Nutrition & Health in Aging or Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity |
3 |
| NTD 521 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience I | 3 |
| NTD 523 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience II | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NTD 625 | Nutrition Policy and Programs | 3 |
| NTD 524 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience III | 3 |
| NTD 525 | Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Experience IV | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| NTD 630 | Capstone Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
