Program: Nutrition, M.S. - Adelphi University

2016-17 University Bulletin

Apr 01, 2025

NY State Program Code: 35771
HEGIS Code: 1299.00
CIP Code: 51.3102

(34 credits, online)

Well-prepared nutrition professionals can help address the global public health issues of malnutrition, both under- and over-nutrition, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which together affect more than two billion people. The 12-course, 34-credit and 100-percent online Master of Science in Nutrition will prepare you to help your community ensure a healthy future. The program is designed for the professional who is already licensed and practicing in their field and who has a bachelor’s or graduate degree (nurses, physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, etc.). Upon completing the integrated, evidence-based course work culminating in a practicum with thesis, you will have an excellent understanding of nutrition science. The graduates of this program are nutritionists and will be able to assume key roles in a variety of areas in the following public and private settings: community and public health, education and research, clinical, business and industry, wellness and media.

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average
Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below, including an undergraduate introductory nutrition course, an introductory statistics course, a human anatomy and physiology two-course sequence with laboratory, and a minimum four-credit chemistry course with laboratory.
Completion of an application form for the Master of Science in Nutrition degree program. This graduate degree program is housed in the Allied Health Department of the College of Nursing and Public Health
Completion of a 500-word essay on reasons for applying to the program
Completion of a personal interview (not required to be on campus, can be via electronic technology)
Submission of two letters of recommendation

Prerequisite Courses for Admission

NUR (0302) 233 - Nutrition in Nursing Credits: 2.00
or equivalent Nutrition course
MTH (0144) 113 - Survey of Statistics Credits: 3.00
or equivalent Statistics course
A 4 credit Chemistry course with Laboratory. For example, either of the following is acceptable:
CHE (0106) 109 - Physiological Chemistry Lecture Credits: 5.00 (Lecture, Lab and Recitation)
or
CHE (0106) 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4.00 and
CHE (0106) 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4.00
BIO (0105) 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4.00 and
BIO (0105) 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I I Credits: 4.00
or equivalent 2-semester sequence of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab

Plan of Study

(34 credits, 12 courses, online)
All online courses are 7 weeks (half-semester) in duration, with a one-week break between courses.

NUT (0306) 549 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 550 - Nutrition Assessment Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 551 - Nutrition In The Life Cycle Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 552 - Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Credits: 3.00
or
PED (0852) 564 - Nutrition and Physical Activity Credits: 3.00 (on campus, not online)
NUT (0306) 553 - Nutrition and Obesity Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 554 - Nutrition and Diabetes Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 558 - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 618 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 619 - Nutrition Education and Communication Credits: 3.00
NUT (0306) 648 - Recent Advances in Macronutrients Credits: 2.00
NUT (0306) 649 - Recent Advances in Micronutrients Credits: 2.00
NUT (0306) 729 - Practicum in Nutrition Credits: 3.00

Semester Sequence

Required Courses, by Semester Offered

Course Number	Course Name	Cr.	Pre-Requisite(s)	Fall	Spring	Summer
0306-549	Human Nutrition	3	Program Pre-Requisites	x	x	x
0306-550	Nutrition Assessment	3	0306-549	x	x
0306-551	Nutrition in the Life Cycle	3	0306-550	x	x
0306-552 0852-564	Nutrition and Exercise Physiology or Co-Listed: Nutrition and Physical Activity (on campus)	3 3	0306-551 Pre-Requisites: 0852-463 and 0852-461 and Dept. approval	x x	x x
0306-553	Nutrition and Obesity	3	0306-552 or 0852-564	x	x
0306-554	Nutrition and Diabetes	3	0306-553	x	x
0306-558	Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease	3	0306-554	x	x
0306-618	Community Nutrition	3	0306-558	x	x
0306-619	Nutrition Education and Communication	3	0306-618	x	x
0306-648	Recent Advances in Macronutrients	2	0306-619 Co-requisite: 0306-649	x	x
0306-649	Recent Advances in Micronutrients	2	0306-619 Co-requisite: 0306-648	x	x
0306-729	Practicum in Nutrition	3	0306-648 and 0306-649	x	x