Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity Booklet

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

NUTRITION, HEALTHSPAN, & LONGEVITY

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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ood nutrition is a critical part of healthy aging and protects against many of the major chronic conditions older adults face. As our society ages, today’s students must prepare to meet the high need for scientifically sound nutrition education and services and help everyone create positive dietary and lifestyle habits.

The Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity coordinated program is aimed at equipping future professionals with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to provide evidence-based, personalized nutrition services and to work as registered dietitians in various settings, including:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The 46-unit Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity program can be completed either on campus or online. Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include: ▪▪ Communicating Nutrition and Health ▪▪ Nutrition, Genes, Longevity, and Diseases ▪▪ Food Production and Foodservice Management ▪▪ Fundamentals of Clinical Nutrition Screening and Assessment

▪▪ Hospitals and health care facilities ▪▪ Long-term care and supported living environments ▪▪ Schools and other institutional foodservice programs ▪▪ Business, including personal wellness and private practice ▪▪ Scientific research ▪▪ Policy and advocacy work

Prior to admission, applicants must have completed prerequisite coursework and documented at least 40 hours of paid or volunteer work experience with a registered dietitian. The program requires the completion of 1200 hours of supervised practice prior to graduation, and graduates are eligible to write the national registration examination of the Commission of Dietetics Registration, which grants the nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (gradadm.usc.edu/apply). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid.

For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

NUTRITION, HEALTHSPAN, & LONGEVITY

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

G

ood nutrition is a critical part of healthy aging and protects against many of the major chronic conditions older adults face. As our society ages, today’s students must prepare to meet the high need for scientifically sound nutrition education and services and help everyone create positive dietary and lifestyle habits.

The Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity coordinated program is aimed at equipping future professionals with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to provide evidence-based, personalized nutrition services and to work as registered dietitians in various settings, including: ▪▪ Hospitals and health care facilities ▪▪ Long-term care and supported living environments ▪▪ Schools and other institutional foodservice programs ▪▪ Business, including personal wellness and private practice ▪▪ Scientific research ▪▪ Policy and advocacy work

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The 46-unit Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity program can be completed either on campus or online. Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include: ▪▪ Communicating Nutrition and Health ▪▪ Nutrition, Genes, Longevity, and Diseases ▪▪ Food Production and Foodservice Management ▪▪ Fundamentals of Clinical Nutrition Screening and Assessment

Prior to admission, applicants must have completed prerequisite coursework and documented at least 40 hours of paid or volunteer work experience with a registered dietitian. The program requires the completion of 1200 hours of supervised practice prior to graduation, and graduates are eligible to write the national registration examination of the Commission of Dietetics Registration, which grants the nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (gradadm.usc.edu/apply). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid.

For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.

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