Nutrition and Dietetics

Ball State University

Master

Blended learning in Muncie (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Muncie (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Have a passion for nutrition and its impact on human health? Your opportunity to turn your passion into a fulfilling and well-paying career starts at Ball State.

As health care policy increasingly emphasizes the critical role of nutrition in the treatment and prevention of illness, the demand for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) is growing faster than ever. The RDN credential is required for most related jobs in the healthcare field—not to mention many other professions in food and nutrition.

With excellent academics and top-notch faculty, Ball State’s graduate program in nutrition and dietetics will prepare you for success in one of the country’s most promising job markets.

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Location

Start date

Muncie (USA)
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About this course

Tailored exclusively for current and aspiring registered dietitian nutritionists, our program provides a rigorous course of study that includes classes in:

nutrition assessment
nutrition science
life cycle nutrition ( i.e., maternal and infant, pediatrics, geriatrics)
medical nutrition therapy (i.e., renal nutrition, cardiovascular nutrition, oncology)
food and nutrition policy

The demand for dietitians is projected to exceed supply for the next 10 years due to the increased role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of illness. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dietitians and nutritionists will grow 15 percent between 2016 and 2026—faster than all other jobs. That means graduates from our program enjoy a wealth of career opportunities.

After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for employment in various capacities within clinical, community, and management settings, including:

clinical dietitian
community nutritionist
public health nutritionist
sports nutritionist
food service director
consultant dietitian
board certified specialist
private practice dietitian

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Dietetics
  • Statistical
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Analysis
  • Epidemiology
  • Health science
  • Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Thesis
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Lipids

Course programme

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

36 credits

Concentration 1: DI-Research

Research component, 12 credits from
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science
  • Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Thesis
Students must take THES 698 for 6 credits.

Nutrition core, 24 credits from
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Supervised Practices in Food Systems Management
  • Supervised Practice in Nutrition Therapy
  • Supervised Practice in Community Nutrition/Business/Entrepreneur
  • 6 credits from 600-level NUTR courses
Concentration 2: DI-Applied

Research component, 6 credits from
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science
  • Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition core, 24 credits from

Nutrition Assessment
  • Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Supervised Practices in Food Systems Management
  • Supervised Practice in Nutrition Therapy
  • Supervised Practice in Community Nutrition/Business/Entrepreneur
  • 6 credits from 600-level NUTR courses
6 credits from Electives inside or outside the Department of Nutrition and Health Science

Concentration 3: Research

Research component, 12 credits from
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science
  • Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
Students must take THES 698 for 6 credits.

Nutrition core, 15 credits from
  • Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • 9 credits from 600-level NUTR courses
9 credits from Electives inside or outside the Department of Nutrition and Health Science (no more than 6 credits from 500-level courses)

Concentration 4: Applied

Research component, 6 credits from
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science
  • Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition core, 18 credits from
  • Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • 12 credits from 600-level NUTR courses
12 credits from Electives inside or outside the Department of Nutrition and Health Science (no more than 6 credits from 500-level courses)

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