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Master of Science in Applied Nutrition PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Develop skills in the areas of research, epidemiology, critical thinking, global understanding of obesity and ability to
evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Hands-on experience in designing and
conducting research.
Ability to communicate nutrition messages
to a wide variety of audiences.
Limited by time and location?
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The M.S. in Applied Nutrition is a fully online program for students with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition.
GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED AT: • • • •
Community Care Physicians Cornell Cooperative Extension St. Peter’s Hospital New York State Women, Infants and Children Programs
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • Two letters of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • A current resume Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Core Courses (Choose 5)
Support Courses
Support Courses may be replaced with 6 elective credits for students with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition.
Research Methods Courses
NTR 549
Nutrition and Disease Management in Pediatrics
3 credits
NTR 553
Epidemiology for the Health Sciences
3 credits
NTR 555
Nutrition Research: Interpretation and Communication
3 credits
NTR 560
Sports Nutrition
3 credits
NTR 561
Nutrition Programs and Interventions: Theory & Practice
3 credits
NTR 562
Weight Management
3 credits
NTR 563
Nutrition Support
3 credits
NTR 599
The Psychology of Eating with Emphasis on Eating Disorders
3 credits
NTR 501
Nutrition Metabolism I: Macronutrients
3 credits
NTR 503
Nutrition Metabolism II: Micronutrients
3 credits
NTR 507
Nutrition Counseling Across the Lifespan
3 credits
NTR 551
Research Methods for the Health Sciences
3 credits
NTR 690
Directed Research I
3 credits
NTR 691
Directed Research II
3 credits TOTAL CREDITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION www.sage.edu/health
30 credits for students with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition 33 credits for students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than Nutrition
CONTACT:
Samara Joy Nielsen, Ph.D., M.Div., Assistant Professor Director, M.S. Applied Nutrition 518-244-2068 | nielss2@sage.edu
30 OR 33