Master of Science in Nutrition
electives
MSiMR Electives 8 Credits Required
112
Course #
Electives
RES500E
Lab
Lecture
Credits
History of Medicine
12
1
RES538E
Medical Academic
24
2
RES611E
Grant writing
24
2
RES615E
Research Case Studies
24
2
RES621E
Acupuncture Research & Skills
24
2
RES622E
Herbal Medicine Research & Skills
24
2
RES623E
Psychology & Behavior Change
24
2
RES624E
Behavior Change Research & Skills
24
2
RES625E
Nutrition Research & Skills
24
2
RES626E
Therapeutic Diets: Research & Cooking
24
2
RES707E
Biochemistry
24
2
RES801E
Global Health Research
24
2
RES802E
Health Disparities and Diversity
24
2
RES803E
Advanced Research Methods
24
2
RES804E
Pharmacology
24
2
RES805E
Environmental Medicine
24
2
RES806E
Integrative Oncology Research
24
2
RES807E
Exercise Research and Skills
24
2
RES809E
Women's Health Research
24
2
RES821E
Global Health Experience
24
2
RES831E
Essential Global Health Skills
12
1
RES832E
Vaccination
24
2
RES833E
Gut Immunology
24
2
RES841E
Intro to International Public Health
24
2
RES842E
Introduction to Tropical Disease
24
2
RES843E
Farm to Table
24
2
MNUT714
Mindful Eating
24
2
MNUT724
Medical Nutrition Therapy
24
2
MNUT725
Cultural & Traditional Diets
24
2
MNUT726
Healing Foods
24
2
MNUT735
Food Policy
24
2
MNUT736E
Global Cusine
24
2
MNUT737E
Global and Ecological Food Issues
24
2
MSiMR Electives | www.ncnm.edu
Program Overview Beginning fall 2014, NCNM will offer a Master of Science in Nutrition degree (MScN). The program focuses on diets that are based on whole, unprocessed foods and integrates nutritional biochemistry and pathophysiology with advanced clinical nutrition knowledge. An activelearning curriculum provides a solid foundation in holistic nutrition and food systems, complemented by skilltraining in cooking, teaching and nutritional counseling.
Program of Study The program consists of 19 required courses and nine electives that are offered in either a one-year degree program, or a nine-month accelerated course of study. Forty-one required credits and 18 elective credits comprise the degree. This program has an optional internship elective for those who wish to pursue practical experience while they have faculty support. The curriculum contains two foundational course series: macronutrient/micronutrient nutrition and lifecycle nutrition. These courses provide a broad knowledge base for future practice of nutrition. NCNM brings these courses to life with cooking labs and guest chefs who reinforce the concepts. The lifecycle nutrition series identifies specific nutritional needs throughout various stages of life. These courses prepare graduates to work with clients at any age, predict lifecycle-related nutritional deficiencies, and prepare individualized diets that suit babies to elderly people. The farm to table course is an exciting component of the
curriculum that consists of field trips to local organic farms, and introduces students to where their food comes from. Working with faculty and guest chefs to develop delicious and healthy fresh new recipes, they will prepare dishes from each farm. This course also evaluates the inequalities in accessibility to food, and environmental sustainability. Elective courses allow students to specialize their skills and knowledge in specific nutrition related fields. Specialized diets, food allergies, obesity and mindful eating are just a few of the areas of study available through electives. Other courses will train students in skills necessary for career development. Nutritional counseling develops skills needed to help clients through behavioral changes required for modifying their diets. Personal chef and food service provide students with the needed background to enter employment in these industries. Technical writing, grant writing and biostatistics are electives that lay the groundwork for those who go on to careers in research. The Master of Science in Nutrition program at NCNM will prepare its graduates for a variety of settings including: • Health coaching and nutritional counseling • Serving on integrative healthcare teams • Personal chef and professional food service consultant • Nutrition research • Health insurance companies At its essence, this well-rounded program allows nutrition professionals to have a complete toolbox with which to address clients. It also provides them the resource skills to seek and gain additional post-graduate knowledge. For information on admissions, please contact our admissions office at 503.552.1660 / Toll-free 877.669.8737 or admissions@ncnm.edu.
2013–2014 Catalog | Master of Science in Nutrition
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