RFUMS offers two different Nutrition programs:
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition:
Please note that acceptance into this degree program track requires clinical experience.
- Thesis Option
- Non-Thesis Option
Non-thesis (42 qh)
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Thesis (52 qh)
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| Nutrition core (17 qh) |
| Research core (7 qh) |
Research core (9 qh) |
| Computer technology core (3 qh) |
| Education core (6 qh) |
| Final portfolio evaluation (3 qh) |
Thesis core (14 qh Data analysis, written thesis and thesis defense) |
| Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better |
| Demonstration of computer proficiency |
| Completion of all program requirements within 5 years of the date of enrollment into the program |
Master of Science in Nutrition Education:
- Thesis Option
- Non-Thesis Option
Non-thesis (42 qh)
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Thesis (52 qh)
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| Nutrition core (11 qh) |
| Research core (7 qh) |
Research core (9 qh) |
| Computer technology core (3 qh) |
| Education core (12 qh) |
| Electives (6 qh) |
Electives (3 qh) |
| Final portfolio (3 qh) |
Thesis Core (14 qh Data analysis, written thesis and thesis defense) |
| Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better |
| Demonstration of computer proficiency |
| Completion of all program requirements within 5 years of the date of enrollment into the program |
Online education:
No on-campus attendance is required. Students complete course work at home or anywhere that is convenient for them. Through application of current computer and communication technologies, faculty, staff, and students maintain contact and interact through the Internet using Desire2Learn (D2L), our learning management software. This program provides one location for students to access course syllabi and readings; receive and submit assignments and projects; complete exams and course evaluations; and interact with classmates and faculty through discussion postings, private mail messages, and real-time chat sessions. E-mail is the main method of communication between students and faculty outside of the course environment, with supplementary use of US postal mail, telephone, and fax when necessary.
Instruction is asynchronous:
Since D2L is housed on a group of dedicated servers accessible via the Internet, students can access their course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, as long as the computer they are using has access to the Internet and a standard web browser. The asynchronous nature of our program permits students to read and reply to discussion postings and e-mail messages at their convenience, as opposed to synchronous learning which requires students to be online at a specific time. The use of the asynchronous educational delivery format provides students with greater flexibility than class attendance on-campus.