Middle Tennessee State University

This 30-credit graduate program is a perfect mix of leadership and nutrition classes, with topics such as entrepreneurial skills, obesity, food and culture, ethics, research design and much more!
It is well-suited for all nutrition professionals interested in advancing their leadership knowledge and skills.
Financial aid is available and up to 6 credits may be awarded for dietetic internship experience at no cost.
The program is fully online and can typically be completed within 15 months (including the dietetic internship program).
For more information, visit the MTSU website or reach out directly to Dr. Janet Colson at Janet.Colson@mtsu.edu.

Middle Tennessee State University (Master of Professional Studies) – 15 Month Program Schedule

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Summer I (mid May – mid Aug) Prior to internship	PRST 6000 PRST 6600 NFS 6300*	Leading Organization Transformation Statistical Analysis Entrepreneurial Skills for Nutrition Professionals	3 3 3
Fall (late Aug – mid Dec) NutraCo DI begins	PRST 6100 HSC 6530	Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics Effective Program Management	3 3
Spring (mid Jan – early May) NutraCo DI continues	PRST 6300 Choice of one: BCED 5660 MGMT 6740 PRST 5510 COMM 6650 NFS 6210	Research Methods (prereq: statistics) Choice of one: Corporate Communication Leadership and Motivation Using Team to Facilitate Organizational Development Conflict Management and Resolution Current Issues in Micronutrients	3 3
Summer II (mid May – mid Aug) After internship	PRST 6998 Portfolio	Professional Project Submit portfolio for 6 internship credits	3 6

*NFS 6300 may be completed in either Summer I or Summer II

Middle Tennessee State University – MPS Degree