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M.S. in Health Sciences, Nutrition and Physical Activity

Minimum Requirements Credit Hours
KIN 655/NUTR 660 Research Techniques/Research Methods in Dietetics 3
MATH 522 Statistics for Researchers 3
NUTR 545 Nutrition and Exercise 3
NUTR 652 Nutrition Assessment 3
NUTR/KIN 555 Theories and Practices of Weight Management 3
KIN 644 Metabolic & Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Exercise 3
KIN 645 Muscular, Hormonal, & Environmental Aspects of Exercise 3
KIN 650 Exercise Testing, Prescription, & Evaluation 3
KIN 655/NUTR 582 Integrated Nutrition/Nutrition & Metabolism 3

Choose one of the following options: 6-7

Nonthesis option:

Minimum Requirements   Credit Hours
NUTR 681 Directed Research in Dietetics I 2
NUTR 682 Directed Research in Dietetics II 2
NUTR 695 Seminar/Research Interpretation in Dietetics 1, taken twice

Thesis option:

Minimum Requirements   Credit Hours
HTH 700 Thesis 6
NUTR 695 Seminar/Research Interpretation in Dietetics 1


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 33-34



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