University of South Florida

Degree Offered: Master of Public Health (Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics) (MPH)

Program Summary:

The USF College of Public Health is home to a top ranked public health program (https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/public-health-rankings)
Flexible: The program is fully online with asynchronous courses to accommodate your schedule.
Condensed: The graduate degree can be earned in as little as five semesters while completing a dietetic internship program.
Unique: The curriculum offers applied practice and integrated learning experiences with up to 12 hours earned via supervised practice experiences.
Affordable: Depending on state of residence, Academic Common Market (ACM) may apply. More information may be found at https://www.sreb.org/academic-common-market. Contact your ACM state representative to learn more.
Financial aid is available.
For more information, visit the USF – MPH in Nutrition and Dietetics website or contact Graduate Admissions at the College of Public Health (cophinfo@usf.edu).

University of South Florida (Master of Public Health) – 24 Month Program Schedule

Spring Match – August Start Date

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Fall I	PHC 6756 PHC 6588 Elective*	Population Assessment Part 1 History and Symptoms of PH Elective*	5 1 3
Spring I	PHC 6757 PHC 6145	Population Assessment Part 2 Translation to Public Health Practice	3 3
Summer I	PHC 6522 PHC 6521 DIE 6248	Nutrition in Health and Disease Public Health Nutrition Advanced Clinical Nutrition	3 3 3
Fall II NutraCo DI begins	DIE 6127 HUN 6804 PHC 6945 or PHC 6934**	Principles of Leadership and Management of Food & Nutrition Nutrition and Dietetics Research Field Experience or Nutrition and Dietetics Practicum**	2 3 4
Spring II NutraCo DI continues	HUN 5265 PHC 6945 or PHC 6934** PHC 6949	Methods of Nutritional Assessment Field Experience or Nutrition and Dietetics Practicum Applied Practice Experiences	1 2 3

*Elective could be taken at a different time if desired

**PHC 6934 – Nutrition and Dietetics Practicum is an approved alternative to PHC 6945

***Credit hour breakdown could vary depending on need for financial aid

**Students applying in the Fall match may start graduate school classes in January by taking 3 courses as a non-degree seeking student prior to applying. The completed courses then transfer once the student is accepted (admission occurs only during the Summer and Fall semesters).