Overview
About the program
Community Nutrition is a professionally oriented program from University of Georgia for those who wish to expand their knowledge and ability to utilize nutrition research in fields such as school nutrition, extension service, community outreach, the food industry and more.
- 30 Credit Hour Non-Thesis Master's of Science degree
- All courses taught 100% online
- Can be completed in as little as 1 full year or over several years part time
- Courses offered year round
- Experienced and highly accomplished professors
- Developed to meet the needs of working profesisonals and those desiring to further their knowledge and careers in nutrition related fields
- The program provides opportunities for hands on real world experience in providing nutrition interventions and education
- Students who wish to obtain their Georgia School Nutrition Director’s certification may be able to meet all requirements for our school nutrition director’s certification program within the framework of this degree
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Optimal Nutrition for the Life Span
- Nutrition and Obesity Across the Lifespan
- Nutrition Intervention
- Nutrition Health and Aging
- Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 733 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants to the program will be asked for the following materials, information or experience:
- Hold Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university
- Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses of 3.0 or above on 4-point scale
- Provide valid Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
- Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as scholar
- Provide a statement of purpose and goals that can reasonably be met by the degree program
- Have access to computer with high-speed internet connection, and email account
- Work or volunteer experience in an area related to health, nutrition, or food science preferred
Tuition Fee
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International
18870 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 629 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18870 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 629 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.