Sample Programs of Study

Below are examples of what a program of study could look like for those pursuing the M.S. in Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH). All options (thesis, report, and coursework-only) require at least 30 total credits.

M.S. in FNH: Coursework-only option

Course Course Name Credit Hours
FNDH 600 Public Health Nutrition 3
FNDH 631 Clinical Nutrition I 3
FNDH 632 Clinical Nutrition II 3
FNDH 700 Global Health and Nutrition 3
FNDH 720 Administration of Health Care Organizations 3
FNDH 731 Advanced Diabetes Management 3
FNDH 732 Advanced Cardiovascular Medical Nutrition Therapy 3
FNDH 775 Research in Health Sciences 3
FNDH 862 Maternal and Child Nutrition 3
FNDH 880 Professional Communication in FNDH 1
FNDH 897 Applications in FNDH 3
Total 31


M.S. in FNH: Report option

Course Course Name Credit Hours
FNDH 635 Sports Nutrition 3
FNDH 700 Global Health and Nutrition 3
STAT 701 Fundamental Methods of Biostatistic 3
FNDH 720 Administration of Healthcare Organizations 3
FNDH 740 Dietary Supplements and Human Performance 3
FNDH 750 Fundamentals of Public Health and Food Safety 3
FNDH 775 Research in Health Sciences 3
FNDH 820 Functional Foods for Chronic Disease Prevention 3
FNDH 862 Maternal and Child Nutrition 3
FNDH 880 Professional Communication in FNDH 1
FNDH 898 Master’s Report 2
Total 30


M.S. in FNH: Thesis option

Course Course Name Credit Hours
FNDH 620 Nutrient Metabolism 3
FNDH 700 Global Health and Nutrition 3
STAT 701 Fundamental Methods of Biostatistics 3
FNDH 740 Dietary Supplements and Human Performance 3
FNDH 750 Fundamentals of Public Health and Food Safety 3
FNDH 775 Research in Health Sciences 3
FNDH 820 Functional Foods for Chronic Disease Prevention 3
FNDH 862 Maternal and Child Nutrition 3
FNDH 880 Professional Communication in FNDH 1
FNDH 899 Master's Thesis 6
Total 31