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Master of Science Program
Graduate program in Food Science and Human Nutrition
lead to a Master of Science degree. Specialization in
Emphasis in Human Nutrition,
Emphasis in Food Science,
Interdisciplinary Studies Program
in Exercise Science and Nutrition, Peace
Corps - Master's International Program, Interdisciplinary
Studies Program in Food Science/Safety
and Combined Masters of Science/Internship
Programs are available at the master's level.
The M.S. Programs of Study forms:
PDF format: Curricala
checksheet for each specialization
PDF format: Application
Information
PDF format: Request
for Assistantships
PDF format: Application
Interest Sheet
Masters of Science Coordinated
Program(MS/CP)
Combined Master of Science/Internship
EMPHASIS
HUMAN NUTRITION - (M.S. Degree)
The emphasis in human nutrition features work in advanced
nutrition sciences, and supporting basic sciences. Thesis
(Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) options are available.
The program of study may be directed toward experimental
nutrition, sports nutrition, community (public health)
nutrition, or nutrition education.
Students with a B.S. degree in nutrition, food science,
or a basic science such as biology, chemistry, microbiology
or physiology usually have an appropriate foundation
for a graduate program in human nutrition. Students
from the social sciences usually need to make up deficiencies
in physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry,
biochemistry and college algebra prior to admission.
Graduate students may become eligible to write the
examination for becoming a Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
and/or a member of the American Dietetic Association
(ADA) through completion of the approved Didactic Program
in Dietetics (DPD) coursework and a developmentally
accredited M.S./Internship
program.
EMPHASIS FOOD SCIENCE--(M.S.
Degree)
The specialization in food science is available in either
the thesis (Plan A) or non-thesis (Plan B) option. The
program of study emphasizes food science and supporting
basic sciences. Studies can be oriented toward meat
science, cereal science, food microbiology, food preservation,
food safety, the extrusion processing of food, or other
specialized areas in food science. Students with a B.S.
degree in food science, nutrition, or a basic science
such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, animal science,
horticulture, or agronomy usually have an appropriate
foundation for a graduate program in food science.
EXERCISE
SCIENCE AND NUTRITION INTERDISCIPLINARY - ( M.S. Degree)
An interdisciplinary graduate program
in Exercise Science and Nutrition is offered as a cooperative
effort between the Department of Health and Exercise
Science and the Department of Food Science and Human
Nutrition. The program provides a unique opportunity
for students to pursue combined educational interests
in fitness, diet/nutrition, health, and human performance.
Students admitted to this program will receive their
M.S. degree in either department, and successful completion
of requirements for the interdisciplinary studies program
will be noted on their transcript. Faculty from both
departments co-chair graduate thesis committees and
students are encouraged to explore research topics that
bridge the respective disciplines of the departments.
The graduate committee for each enrolled student will
consist of an adviser and additional member from the
home department and a co-adviser from the alternate
department. Successful completion of the program will
be noted on the students' transcripts. Students must
first be admitted to one of the two departments, and
then make application to the interdisciplinary program
after the first semester of enrollment. The program
is limited to the number of students that may be enrolled.
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PEACE
CORPS - MASTER'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM - (M.S. Degree)
Colorado State University and the
United States Peace Corps participate in a cooperative
masters degree program. This program provides an
opportunity to integrate graduate study with international
development practice through Peace Corps field experience.
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Description
Colorado State University offers a Master of Science
(M.S.) program with an emphasis in Human Nutrition,
Food Science, Exercise Science and Nutrition or the
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Science
or Food Science. A minimum of thirty-five semester credits
are required for the masters, depending upon the program
of study. The program consists of three semesters of
academic study on campus prior to departure and one
to two semesters after returning from the Peace Corps.
Program participants must meet core academic requirements
of their respective programs before Peace Corps service.
Eight semester thesis or independent study credits may
be earned for the Peace Corps assignment and credit
will be granted for Peace Corps service upon submission
of either a thesis or a professional paper. The program
of study is individually designed to meet the student's
professional/career objectives, taking into consideration
the needs of the Peace Corps and the host country. Competitively
based scholarships, research and teaching assistantships
may be available through the academic department.
Requirements
To complete the program, at least two semesters of course
work (four semesters for the TEFL/TESL program) must
be taken on the Colorado State University campus. The
time between the second to the last and the last semester
is spent as a Peace Corps volunteer.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
in a program related discipline; 3.0 GPA; GRE (judged
relative to the student's desired specialization); three
letters of recommendation; and a statement of professional/career
objectives. Questions about the Peace Corps Master's
International program or application packets can be
requested from the Office of International Programs,
Laurel Hall, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
CO 80523-1024 or intled@colostate.edu
six months prior to the semester for which students
are applying. Peace Corps and Colorado State University
Graduate School applications are available on-line.
To obtain information about the Master's International
Program, visit the web sites below (These websites
contain very good information about the program and
application packets.)
--Colorado
State University, Peace Corps Master's International
Program
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Peace
Corps Master's International Website
or contact Paula Coleman
pcoleman@cahs.colostate.edu
FOOD
SCIENCE/SAFETY INTERDISCIPLINARY MASTER'S PROGRAM -
(M.S. Degree)
The interdisciplinary graduate research and education
program is a cooperative effort offered by faculty in
seven departments: Food Science and Human Nutrition;
Animal Sciences; Soil and Crop Sciences; Horticulture
and Landscape Architecture; Environmental and Radiological
Health Sciences; Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology;
and Clinical Sciences. The international reputation
of the faculty members and their ability to attract
strong extramural support for research in the areas
of food science and food safety resulted in the creation
of this interdisciplinary program Faculty research interests
are focused in food microbiology, food safety education,
food processing and integrated production/processing.
Students interested in the safety and further processing
of foods and commodities are encouraged to apply.
Students can apply and be admitted into one of the
participating departments and take part in Program activities.
Student interactions with faculty from more than one
department are strongly encouraged. Graduate programs
are customized to fit a student's interests and long-term
objectives. Basic training in the food sciences comes
from an integrated first-year curriculum featuring core
courses in food science, microbiology, nutrition and
commodity production. Opportunities exist for students
to rotate through various laboratories. Students also
participate in a weekly interdisciplinary group-study
that includes papers given by students, post docs, participating
faculty and distinguished visiting scientists, along
with visits to member laboratories. The group-study
course is designed to enhance interaction and facilitate
research opportunities among the food science/safety
community, including students, faculty, postdoctoral
fellows and staff and may be offered by the participating
departments on a rotational basis.
The student receives a degree from their home department
and a transcript endorsement indicating the student
has successfully completed the requirements of the Interdisciplinary
Studies Program in Food Science/Safety, which will become
part of the student's official record.
Students who wish to pursue the Interdisciplinary Studies
Program in Food Science/Safety at the graduate level
must declare their intent with the chair of the Faculty
Advisory Board and our representative Dr. Pat Kendall
kendall@cahs.colostate.edu.
For more information, click here (www.cahs.colostate.edu/FSHN/Academic
Programs)
Coordinated
Masters Program (MS/CP) - (M.S. Degree)
The coordinated masters program (MS/CP)
leads to the master of science degree in Human Nutrition
and Food Science. Students will generally complete their
program research requirement in the Community /Public
Health Nutrition area. Other options for MS research
(Nutritional Sciences or Exercise Science and Nutrition)
are available but can be expected to take one additional
semester to complete.
To obtain information about the MS/CP program visit
the website or, contact
Dr. Mary Harris, harris@cahs.colostate.edu,
Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Colorado
State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523.
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