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Interdisciplinary Program in Nutrition and Physical Activity
This 33-credit-hour master’s program permits students to major in health sciences/dietetics or kinesiology with a concentration in nutrition and physical activity. Students must declare a major in either health sciences or kinesiology with a concentration in nutrition and physical activity. This graduate program has been planned for Registered Dietitians or persons with an undergraduate degree in dietetics, kinesiology, or a related area. This program is designed for the student who has an interest in nutrition and its role in physical activity.
An undergraduate degree with a major in dietetics, kinesiology or a related field is required. Courses in nutrition, exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology are prerequisites for admission to the program. Students should also check the prerequisites listed in the catalog for each course required. Thirty-three hours are required for the degree program, including a thesis or directed research on a selected topic in nutrition and physical activity. The degree program can be completed in as few as two academic years, with a maximum of six academic years. This program does not lead to the RD status recognized by the American Dietetic Association; however, students are encouraged to obtain the RD status by completing the Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements and competing for entry into the dietetic internship (NUTR 651 and NUTR 656), an additional six credits. A list of DPD requirements is available from the undergraduate coordinator of the dietetics program.
