Graduate Nutrition
NUTR 5088. Nutrition Science Thesis. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
A research study will be designed utilizing the scientific method based on current nutrition science gaps. The study can be focused on a topic that best relates to the student's passion and future career focus.
NUTR 5098. Nutrition Science Research Project. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
A research project will be designed utilizing an extensive literature review process on current gaps in nutrition science. The study can be focused on a topic that best relates to the student’s passion and future career focus.
NUTR 5181. Nutrition Science Capstone. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
A course designed to consolidate all graduate level courses based on foundations and application of nutrition science. The registered dietetic exam is required for all practitioners, as such students will need detailed comprehension to complete and pass the board exam.
NUTR 5305. Food Service Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 2 Hours).
Principles of management applied to food service systems including restaurants and institutions. Specific population groups and diet recommendations will be explored by utilizing budgets and management skills. Prerequisite: None.
NUTR 5309. Community Nutrition. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Overview of techniques and procedures for collecting, recording, analyzing and interpreting data for nutritional assessment; program development and presentation techniques for application to individuals and community groups. Public health and primary care issues will be analyzed related to current global, regional and local medical concerns.
NUTR 5325. Nutrition Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Nutrition counseling and interventions in the nutrition care process; communication skills and application for prevention and treatment of nutrition-related disease states. A variety of disease states will be explored related to current primary care and public health issues.
NUTR 5349. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 2 Hours, Lab: 1 Hour).
Study of the physiological basis and application of medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process to nutrition support, metabolic stress, disorders of energy imbalance, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders encountered in the clinical setting. Case studies, role playing and mock education will be implemented to develop skills for a practical clinical setting.
NUTR 5378. Sports and Performance Nutrition. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The study of biochemical and physiology related to specific dietary requirements for sports activity and performance by utilizing the clinical nutrition assessment and process. Sports and performance requirements for all ages, genders and ethnicities will be explored by designing programs, practicing counseling, and utilizing case studies through a practical lens.
NUTR 5379. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Study of the physiological basis and application of medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process to diabetes, renal disease, liver disease, cancer, and HIV as encountered in the clinical setting. Case studies, role playing and mock education will be implemented to develop skills for a practical clinical setting.