(1)
Thesis option - 30 semester
hours of a planned program of study are required,
including 6 to 9 semester hours of research,
as wellas a final oral defense of the thesis.
(2) Non-thesis option - 30 semester hours
of a planned program and a final written, comprehensive examination are required.
Students applying for the M.S. must have completed appropriate courseworks in
biology, inorganic and organic chemistry. During the program, all M.S. students
are required to take 15 semester hours of nutrition, including 6 hours of advance
human nutrition science.
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue complimentary studies in the biomedical
sciences, social and behavioral sciences, or management. The plan of study may
vary considerably depending upon the education, goals, and specific interests
of each student.
The individual program may also be planned to fulfill the academic requirements
for the dietetic registration and membership in the American
Dietetic Association.
The Masters of Science in Nutrition
provides further depth for the individual who has completed a Bachelor's
in Nutrition and the dietitian, nurse, physician, etc. seeking to enhance
their skills and credentials.
The program is also chosen by people who
have completed Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines and wish to earn
credentials to practice nutrition and/or desire to improve personal knowledge
in this field. Students completing the Master's have also used the degree
as a step toward further academic work as the PhD, MD, JD, and MBA.
For further details, click here! "
How
to Become a Dietitian"
Direct all questions to Dr. Edith Lerner at (216) 368-2443 or
exl2@case.edu
