M.S. degree program in nutrition
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| Axen, Kathleen | Graduate Deputy | 718-951-5026 | 4139 Ingersoll Hall |
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Building codes:
A-Whitehead; B-Boylan; J-James;
N-Ingersoll; NE-Ingersoll Extension; R-Roosevelt; RE-Roosevelt Extension; WEB - West End Building
Admission Requirements
The program is no longer accepting new applications for Fall 2013 for the following reason: The program has reached enrollment capacity. Please apply for the Spring '14 semester.
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Health And Nutrition Sciences |
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March 1st - rolling admission |
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November 1st - rolling admission |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Please submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions: official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two letters of recommendation. Submit essay on academic interests and goals with application. |
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| TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) | 500, 173, 61 |
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer undergraduate or graduate courses in general biology, physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, nutrition, biochemistry or nutritional chemistry, statistics, and medical nutrition therapy.
General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission".
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Degree requirements
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Thirty to 39 credits are required for the degree.
Students must complete the following required core courses:
Health and Nutrition Sciences 7230X, 7210X, 7211X, 7213X, 7241X, and 7930X. Students must receive a grade of at least B in each of these courses or approval of the Graduate Deputy Chairperson for Nutrition in order to qualify for the comprehensive examination or thesis; courses may be repeated if necessary.
A minimum of 12 additional credits is required. Students may choose among the following courses: Health and Nutrition Sciences 7120X, 7161X, 7172X, 7183X, 7200X, 7201X, 7212X, 7220X, 7221X, 7222X, 7223X, 7224X, 7231X, 7232X, 7233X, 7234X, 7235X, 7240X.
Students interested in the Dietetic Internship (DI) accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics must take Health and Nutrition Sciences 7213X, 7240X, 7241X, and one additional graduate course in nutrition before beginning the DI. The DI consists of Health and Nutrition Sciences 7200X, 7201X, 7202X, and 7203X. Separate applications must be made to the DI and to the M.S. program in nutrition.
Students must pass a comprehensive examination or submit a thesis acceptable to the department. Students who choose to write a thesis must complete Health and Nutrition Sciences 7999X. Information about the requirements for the comprehensive examination and thesis is in the section "Academic Regulations and Procedures."
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Dietetic Internships (DI)
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) at Brooklyn College is a two semester program that provides the supervised practice experience required to sit for the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) examination. Students must be enrolled in the M.S. in nutrition program to be eligible for the DI, and they must file a separate application for the DI. Email diprog@brooklyn.cuny.edu for details. The program enables students to apply theory and research to practice in clinical, community, and food service settings, thereby enriching their education and preparing them to make significant contributions to and rapid advancement in the profession.
