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Master of Science in Human Nutrition

EMU–Online's Master of Science in Human Nutrition provides an in-depth study of nutrition based on sound and current scientific evidence. Out-of-state students can take EMU–Online courses at Michigan in-state tuition rates.

Career Opportunities
This degree can enhance your current degree and provide opportunities in health care, business, education and the field of human performance. If you are a Registered Dietitian, this degree will allow you to obtain Continuing Professional Education toward maintaining your credential. If you are not a Registered Dietitian and you plan to counsel individuals or groups regarding dietary intake, the M.S. in Human Nutrition is presently not recommended due to current flux in Michigan state laws on licensure/registration, whereas, the M.S. CPD program is recommended.

Number of Credits
A minimum of 30 credit hours are required to complete the program. If there are deficiencies from the student's undergraduate program of study or if a course needs to be repeated, additional credit hours may be required.

Programs of Study
This degree requires a minimum of 30 credits for the thesis option and 36 credits for the non-thesis option. Your plan of study will be individualized. 

  • Pre-requisite courses  
  • Grade of "C" or better
    • Survey of Biochemistry
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Introductory Statistics Course
  • Grade of "B" or better
    • Introduction to Nutrition
    • Community Nutrition
    • Nutrient Metabolism
    • Nutrition of the Lifecycle
If part-time study is preferred, you can work with your adviser to determine a program of study.
 

For More Information

George Liepa
Eastern Michigan University
313 Everett L. Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.2799  

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