Overview

Nutrition and Food Systems coursework at the University of Southern Mississippi is focused on higher level knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy, food systems management, education theory and practice, global and community nutrition and practice-based research. Faculty are dedicated to high-quality online learning and help students develop competence in all areas of nutrition and dietetics practice.

Skills

The degree program is designed to provide a variety of coursework in food systems and nutrition to complement the knowledge of those that are working in a nutrition-related field.
Graduate coursework encompasses all facets of nutrition and dietetics practice, including clinical, management, and community.
The program focuses on upcoming areas of dietetics practice, including improved communication, leadership, counseling, and global health.
Student assignments have a strong integration of research into practice and teach students how to implement evidence-based practice in their careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Food and Nutrition
Global Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Education: Theory, Research, and Practice
Food and Nutrition Public Policy
Food Systems Management
Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
Seminar in Food and Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 136 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
$60 non-refundable application fee
Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Good standing at last university attended
Official transcripts and degree certificates or diplomas from all previous colleges or universities attended
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, or iTEP scores
Official copy of GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
Three letters of recommendation (upload to application file)
Statement of Purpose or writing sample (according to departmental requirements)
Immunization records (required prior to enrolling in classes if admitted)

Tuition Fee

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International

11618 USD/year

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National

11618 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 11618 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9618 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 9618 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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