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Nutrition ProgramsNutrition Programs Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)Bachelors level coursework in nutrition. Can be completed as a UG degree,

2nd degree, non-degree studentor graduate student.

Dietetic Internships (DI)Post bachelors program: supervised

practice for RD eligibility.Must complete DPD and a bachelor's

degree in order to apply.

Master of Science in Nutrition (MS)Graduate degree program with research thesis.Must have bachelor’s degree in order to apply.

Career OptionsCareer Options Food Industry

Food Service

Agribusiness

Public Health

Public Policy

Research

Education

National Health Organizations

Communications / Public Relations / Marketing

Pre-Requisite CoursesPre-Requisite Courses Principles of Foods or Experimental Food Science

Introductory Nutrition

Chemistry I with lab

Chemistry II with lab or Organic Chemistry with lab

Anatomy and Physiology with lab or Vertebrate Physiology with lab

Statistics

Minimum required to apply:Introductory Nutrition, Statistics,Chem I . Others can becompleted after application to the program.

MS Program of StudyMS Program of Study

16 credit hours of core coursework

Research Methods

Advanced Nutrient Metabolism

Seminar in Nutrition

Regression Analysis and

Other Multivariate Models

Lifecycle Nutrition

Food & Society

Thesis (6 hrs) or Practicum (3 hrs)

MS Program of StudyMS Program of Study(continued)(continued)

9-12 credit hours (3-4 courses) elective coursework

Nutrition

Education and Counseling

Gastronomy

Sustainable

Food Systems

Food, Film

and Culture

Vitamins,

Minerals and Nutraceuticals

Nutrition and

Physical Performance

Obesity and

Weight Management

Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II

Thesis TopicsThesis TopicsExamples of Thesis Research

Overweight among Head Start children

Adherence to low sodium dietand re-admission rates of patientswith CHF

Nutrition knowledge, eating disordersamong collegiate female swimmers

Consumer comprehension of the organicfood label

Developing nutritionally adequate menusfrom local organic foods

School food service director’s role in childhood obesity

MS ApplicationMS ApplicationMaterials

Online Application Form

Official Transcripts

Two Recommendations

GRE Score Report

Current Résumé

Essays

MS ApplicationMS Application

Deadlines

November 1 for Spring Semester

April 1 for Summer Semester

July 1 for Fall Semester

Tuition and Financial Tuition and Financial AssistanceAssistance

2010-2011Tuition

Graduate courses: $440 per credit hour

Undergraduate courses: $650 per credit hour

DI program cost: $6350

Federal Stafford LoansSubsidized up to $8,500 per Academic YearUnsubsidized up to $10,000 per Academic Year

In-School Interest RateJuly 1 – June 30Fixed at 6.8%www.fafsa.gov.edu

Why Meredith?Why Meredith?

Next Steps…Next Steps…● Complete an Online Application● Register for the GRE● Request a Transcript Review● Complete the FAFSA Application● Visit a Class

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