West Chester University – MS Degree

West Chester University

Degree Offered: Master of Science (MS) in Community Nutrition

Program Summary:

  • Promote nutritional health and disease prevention in communities, emphasizing vulnerable populations
  • Research-focused master’s program offered in a 100% online format for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition
  • Includes core courses in nutrition science, applied nutrition and nutrition research techniques as well as elective courses including nutrition concepts and controversies, vegetarian nutrition, nutrition education K-12, and exercise and older adults among others
  • Paid opportunities available through Graduate Assistantships
  • For more information, visit the West Chester University website or reach out directly to Dr. Chrissy Ricardo at CRiccardo@wcupa.edu

West Chester University – Schedules

West Chester University (Master of Science – Community Nutrition) – 24 Month Program Schedule
August Start Date

Semester Course Title Credits
Fall I NTD 503
NTD 515
NTD 517		 Human Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Nutrition Research Techniques		 3
3
3
Spring I NTD 600
NTD 612
NTD 610		 Maternal & Child Nutrition
Nutrition and Human Behavior
Nutrition Assessment		 3
3
3
Summer Elective* Elective 3
Fall II
NutraCo DI begins		 NTD 601
NTD 520		 Nutrition & Health in Aging
Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment
of Obesity		 3
3
Spring II
NutraCo DI continues		 NTD 518
NTD 630		 Advanced Food Management
Capstone Course		 3
3

*Elective course rotates topics every summer

West Chester University (Master of Science – Community Nutrition) – Program Schedule
January Start Date

Semester Course Title Credits
Spring 1 NTD 600
NTD 612
NTD 610		 Maternal & Child Nutrition
Nutrition and Human Behavior
Nutrition Assessment		 3
3
3
Summer Elective* Elective 3
Fall 1 NTD 503
NTD 515
NTD 517		 Human Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Nutrition Research Techniques		 3
3
3
Spring 11
NutraCo DI begins		 NTD 518 Advanced Food Management 3
Fall II
NutraCo DI continues		 NTD 601
NTD 520		 Nutrition & Health in Aging
Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment
of Obesity		 3
3
Spring III NTD 630 Capstone Course 3

*Elective course rotates topics every summer

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Accreditation Information

NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics