The University of Arizona – PSM-NW Degree

Enhance your nutrition and wellness expertise with the online Professional Science Master in Applied Nutrition – Nutrition and Wellness program (PSM-NW).
This 30-unit flexible program is designed for individuals looking to advance their knowledge and skills in nutritional sciences, human health, and wellness. Whether you’re a recent graduate, health professional, or registered dietitian nutritionist, this program provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding and expand your professional knowledge and skills.
Students in this program have opportunities to enhance and apply their abilities in leadership, communication, project management, and team collaboration through coursework and practical, hands-on activities. Student learning culminates in a 270-hour capstone project that can be completed in a location selected by the student (subject to PSM director approval).
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for career advancement in various sectors, including public health, private industry and nonprofit organizations.
For more information, visit the University of Arizona website or contact Peggy Rupert, MA, MPH, RDN, Program Coordinator, at NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu.

Summer start

Term	Course #	Title	Units	Status
Summer 1	NSC 562	Ethics in Nutr Ed & Counseling 10 week June-August	3.00	3 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 509	Adv. Nutr Metab and Disease 5 week 1 June-July	3.00	6 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 519	Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences 5 week 2 July-August	3.00	9 of 12 core
Fall 1	NSC 535	Advanced Clinical Nutrition	3.00	12 of 12 core
Fall 1	Elective	Electives	6.00	6 of 11 elective
Spring 1	NSC 597	Capstone Prep Workshop 7 week 1 January-March	1.00	1 of 7 capstone
Spring 1	Electives	Electives	5.00	11 of 11 elective
Summer 2	NSC 698A	Capstone 1 7 week 1 May-July	3.00	4 of 7 capstone
Summer 2	NSC 698B	Capstone 2 7 week 2 July-August	3.00	7 of 7 capstone
		Total	30	30 minimum required

Spring start

Term	Course #	Title	Units	Status
Spring 1	NSC 535	Advanced Clinical Nutrition	3.00	3 of 12 core
Spring 1	Electives	Electives	6.00	6 of 11 elective
Summer 1	NSC 562	Ethics in Nutr Ed & Counseling 10 week June-August	3.00	6 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 509	Adv. Nutr Metab and Disease 5 week 1 June-July	3.00	9 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 519	Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences 5 week 2 July-August	3.00	12 of 12 core
Fall 1	NSC 597	Capstone Prep Workshop 7 week 1 August-October	1.00	1 of 7 capstone
Fall 1	Elective	Electives	5.00	11 of 11 elective
Spring 2	NSC 698A	Capstone 1 7 week 1 January-March	3.00	4 of 7 capstone
Spring 2	NSC 698B	Capstone 2 7 week 2 March-May	3.00	7 of 7 capstone
		Total	30	30 minimum required

Fall start

Term	Course #	Title	Units	Status
Fall 1	NSC 535	Advanced Clinical Nutrition	3.00	3 of 12 core
Fall 1	Elective	Electives	6.00	6 of 11 elective
Spring 1	NSC 597	Capstone Prep Workshop 7 week 1 January-March	1.00	1 of 7 core
Spring 1	Elective	Electives	5.00	11 of 11 elective
Summer 1	NSC 562	Ethics in Nutr Ed & Counseling 10 week June-August	3.00	6 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 509	Adv. Nutr Metab and Disease 5 week 1 June-July	3.00	9 of 12 core
Summer 1	NSC 519	Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences 5 week 2 July-August	3.00	12 of 12 core
Fall 2	NSC 698A	Capstone 1 7 week 1 August-October	3.00	4 of 7 capstone
Fall 2	NSC 698B	Capstone 2 7 week 2 October-December	3.00	7 of 7 capstone
		Total	30	30 minimum required

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