4 + 1 PROGRAM NUTRITION AND DIETETICS BS/ HUMAN NUTRITION MS
About the program
The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences offers a 4+1 BS/MS program that allows students to complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and the Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition in a total of five years of full-time study. This program allows students to complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and graduate degree required to be eligible to apply to ACEND-accredited dietetic internship programs.Ìý
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The 4+1 program offers three concentrations to align with students’ interest areas and future career goals:
- Dietetics
- Public Health
- Health Coaching
Graduates of the Health Coaching concentration are eligible to take the (NBC-HWC).
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Students who do not choose one of the concentration areas may select a series of courses to meet their interests.
Career Opportunities
The 4+1 BS/MS program is the first step to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. All graduates will receive a master’s degree and a verification statement certifying completion of the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and are therefore eligible to apply to ACEND-accredited dietetic internships. Upon successful completion of the 91Ô´´â€™s (or other) dietetic internship, students are then eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s Registration Examination for Dietitians to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and work in areas such as:
- Hospitals and long term care facilities
- Sports nutrition
- Public health
- Foodservice management
- Private practice
- Business and industry
Students accepted into the 4+1 program will complete the following graduate coursework in their junior and senior years:
Courses | # Credits |
HBNS 631: Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism (instead ofÌýHBNS 401: Micronutrients) | 3 |
HBNSÌý611: Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism (instead ofÌýHBNS 400: Macronutrients) | 3 |
HBNSÌý665: Seminar | 1 |
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Please see the Four-Year Plan for the complete suggested course sequence.
Students complete the remaining 25 graduate credits over the course of two academic semesters.
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A written comprehensive examination will be administered upon completion of the first semester of the graduate year.
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Core Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS611: Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý HBNS631: Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý Statistics Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý Research Design Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý HBNS665: Seminar | 2 |
Ìý Non-Nutrition Electives | 6 |
Field Project or Paper | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS669: Field Project | 3 |
Concentration Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS810: Nutrition Informatics | 3 |
Ìý HBNS812: Current Topics in Nutrition | 3 |
Ìý HBNS822: Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 32 |
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Core Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS611: Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý HBNS631: Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý Statistics Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý Research Design Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý HBNS665: Seminar | 2 |
Ìý Non-Nutrition Electives | 6 |
Field Project or Paper | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS669: Field Project | 3 |
Concentration Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS608: Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
Ìý HBNS820: Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
Ìý HBNS605: Chronic Disease Management | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 32 |
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Core Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS611: Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý HBNS631: Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
Ìý Statistics Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý Research Design Elective (600 level or higher) | 3 |
Ìý HBNS665: Seminar | 2 |
Ìý Non-Nutrition Electives | 6 |
Health Coaching Practicum | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS664: Health Coaching Practicum | 3 |
Concentration Courses | Ìý |
Ìý HBNS605: Chronic Disease Management | 3 |
Ìý HBNS633: Health Coaching | 3 |
Ìý HBNS809: Health Behavior | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 32 |
- Current enrollment in the Nutrition and Dietetics major at 91Ô´´ with completion of at least 45 credits
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Minimum grade of B in STAT 200 or equivalent course
- Personal statement that clearly explains how admission to this program will facilitate the student’s professional objectives
- Resume
- Submission of the Graduate Course Approval Form
- The GRE is not required
The application deadline is March 15 of the student’s sophomore or junior year. The application fee will be waived automatically for applicants to this 4+1 program.
Application Deadline:Ìý
March 15th of the Student's Sophomore or Junior Year