Nutrition, M.S.

Matriculation Requirements

Applicants must offer undergraduate or graduate courses in general biology, physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, nutrition, biochemistry or nutritional chemistry, statistics, and medical nutrition therapy. General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section “Admission.”

Program Requirements (36 Credits)

Thirty-six credits are required for the degree. Students must complete the following required core courses:

Health and Nutrition Sciences 7210X, 7211X, 7213X, 7230X, 7241X, and 7931X. Students must receive a minimum grade of B in each of these courses or approval of the Graduate Deputy Chairperson for Nutrition in order to qualify for the comprehensive examination or thesis; courses may be repeated if necessary.

A minimum of 18 additional credits is required. Students may choose among the following courses: Health and Nutrition Sciences 7120X or 7244X, 7183X, 7200X, 7201X, 7212X, 7221X, 7231X, 7232X, 7233X, 7234X, 7240X, 7243X, 7250X, 7935X, 7999X. Students who choose a thesis as the exit requirement must complete Health and Nutrition Sciences 7935X and 7999X as elective courses (6 elective credits). Only students accepted to the Dietetic Internship may use HNSC 7200X and 7201X as elective courses.

Students in the MS in Nutrition program interested in applying to the Dietetic Internship (DI) accredited by ACEND must have completed 30 credits, including all required courses and Heath and Nutrition Sciences 7240X prior to the start of the internship.

Dietetic Interns must register for the following courses: Health and Nutrition Sciences 7200X, 7201X, 7202X, and 7203X. HNSC 7202X and 7203X will not be applied as electives towards MS in Nutrition degree requirements.

Separate applications must be made to the DI and to the M.S. program in nutrition. Students must pass a comprehensive examination or submit a thesis acceptable to the department. Students who choose to write a thesis must complete Health and Nutrition Sciences 7935X and 7999X. Information about the requirements for the comprehensive examination and thesis is in the section “Academic Regulations and Procedures.”

Dietetic Internships (DI)

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) at Brooklyn College is a two-semester program that provides the supervised practice experience required to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination. Students must be enrolled in the M.S. in nutrition program or the M.A. in Community Health (Foods and Health Equity) program to be eligible for the DI, and they must file a separate application through DICAS (Dietetic Internship Central Application System). Students who have completed a Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPD) from an ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) -accredited program may also apply to the Brooklyn College Dietetic Internship (DI). Completion of 24 credits in the MA Food and Health Equity program is required prior to the start of the DI program. The DI provides students with 6 elective credits and the supervised practice needed to sit for the Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN) exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will apply scientific knowledge to critically assess nutrition information and indicators of nutrition status.
• Students will demonstrate analytical and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific research and evidenced based practice for use in the field.
• Students will demonstrate the importance of professional behavior, ethics and human rights.

Admissions Requirements

Rolling admission

• Fall Application Deadline – July 1
• Spring Application Deadline – January 1

International Students

• Fall Application Deadline – March 1
• Spring Application Deadline – November 1

Supporting Documents for Matriculation

Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside the United States need to submit a ‘Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.’ See Graduate Admissions for more information.
2. Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic; the other may be professional).
3. A one-page essay on your career interests and goals (not personal history).

Required Tests

• F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160.

Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.

Contact

Professor Kathleen Axen

kaxen@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5026
4139 Ingersoll Hall

Or contact:

Office of Graduate Admissions

222 West Quad Center
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
P: 718.951.4536
E: grads@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Office Hours

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