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.

Minimum Required Units for the Master’s Degree = 30

Core courses: 12 units (4 courses)
- NSC 509 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (3 units), summer 5 week 1
- NSC 519 Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences (3 units), summer 5 week 2
- NSC 562 Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Nutrition Education and Counseling (3 units), summer 10 week
- NSC 535 Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3 units), fall, spring
Elective courses: 11 units
- Students may select electives from a variety of approved graduate-level courses.
Capstone courses: 7 units
- NSC 597 Capstone Prep Workshop (1 unit), fall & spring 7 week 1
- *NSC 698A Capstone I (3 units)*, fall, spring, summer 7 week 1
- *NSC 698B Capstone II (3 unites)*, fall, spring, summer 7 week 2
- *NSC 698A & 698B – Students work with their selected capstone site to complete approximately 270 hours (45 hours per unit) of hands-on experience that serves as their graduate capstone project.

Sample schedules are available from the program – please contact NSW-PSM-NW@arizona.edu.

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