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The Master of Science in Nutrition provides opportunities for students to study in a multidisciplinary program that prepares them to address global nutritional issues such as hunger, food insecurity, and prevention of diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The MS Nutrition is designed for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN), students from nutrition and dietetics, and students with non-nutrition and dietetics backgrounds who hold a BS degree desiring to advance their nutrition, health, wellness, and fitness knowledge. The program offers three tracks for completion: Dietetics, Thesis, and Non-thesis. The primary objectives of the MS Nutrition are to:
- Prepare graduates to recognize the spectrum of global nutrition challenges affecting various population subgroups.
- Provide a graduate nutrition program of excellence focused on the study of human nutritional issues with emphasis on the needs of disadvantaged and rural populations, ethnic minorities, and the underserved poor at the local, national, and global level.
- Prepare competent graduates in the discipline of human nutrition, with the expertise and skills to improve nutrition, health, wellness, and the quality of life for individuals and families.
- Conduct intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary research to improve the nutrition, health, wellness, and the quality of life of disadvantaged and rural populations, ethnic minorities, and various communities.
Program Options:
- Thesis – MS
- 30 semester credit hours of classes
- 6 semester credit hours dedicated to a research thesis
- Non-Thesis – MS
- 36 semester credit hours of classes
- Completion of a capstone project
- Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists – MS RD/RDN
- 30 semester credit hours
- Practicum experiences
After completing this program, students will be ready to advance the knowledge in nutrition, recognize how nutrition impacts health and well-being of individuals, and utilize their professional preparation and personal potential to improve the health of individuals and families.
PVAMU’s MS degree in Nutrition offers:
- Opportunities for assistantships to promising students for pursuing the program.
- Close mentorship and support from experienced and respected faculty.
- Research experience that involves fieldwork and real-world applications.
- Courses use latest technologies and prepare students for their professional growth.
- Track completion within 3 academic semesters.
Admission to the program is open to anyone who meets the general admissions requirements for graduate study at Prairie View A&M University with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or 3.00 on the last 60 SCH for regular degree status.
Applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:
- Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons in the field of applicant’s academic major or area of concentration.
- International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL: 550 paper-based; 79 internet-based; IELTS: 6.0
Information on current tuition and assistantships can be found on the main Graduate Admissions website at https://www.pvamu.edu/fmsv/treasury-services/.
- Limited graduate assistantships are available on merit basis.
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Questions?
About the Program?
Janet Antwi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Phone: (936) 261-2536
Email: jaantwi@pvamu.edu
About the Department
Kwaku Addo, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Program and Department Head
Phone: (936) 261-2523
Email: kwaddo@pvamu.edu
About Graduate Admissions?
Office of Graduate Admissions
Alvin I. Thomas Building, Suite 003
Phone: (936) 261-3518
Email: gradstudies@pvamu.edu