MSc in Food and Nutrition Specialization in Nutrition Science and Informatics, Framingham State University

The Food and Nutrition Specialization in Nutrition Science and Informatics program of Framingham State University is designed for:;the Registered Dietitian;those who have a current Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Verification statement indicating completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements;;those who wish to fulfill the academic requirements (DPD) for becoming a Registered Dietitian.;This specialization combines advanced study of nutrition science with the development of skills to incorporate computer applications in food and nutrition. Media technologies are utilized to develop educational programs and materials.;I want to find another Master Course;Program Requirements;The program requires a minimum of ten (10) courses: four (4) core courses and six (6) concentration and elective courses, together with undergraduate prerequisite courses required for students without appropriate academic backgrounds. A minimum of ten (10) courses is required for graduation. An oral comprehensive examination is required as the student’s culminating experience.;Students who provide a current ACEND Verification Form indicating completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics may have some program core and/or concentration courses waived. Students are required to select additional graduate elective courses for a total of ten (10) to replace any waived courses. Those who wish to fulfill the academic requirements (DPD) for becoming a Registered Dietitian should consult the undergraduate prerequisite courses listed under the Coordinated Program in Dietetics specialization.;Students are required to have a laptop computer with WindowsXP or Vista (or above) as most graduate courses require laptops for use in the classroom.