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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences: Nutrition and Physical Activity Concentration, M.S.


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Phone: 540-568-8935

Website: https://healthprof.jmu.edu/npaprogram.html

Graduate Program Director: Dr. Jeremy Akers
Email: akersjd@jmu.edu

This 33-35 credit hour master’s program permits students to major in health sciences with a concentration in nutrition and physical activity. This graduate program has been planned for registered dietitians or persons with an undergraduate degree in dietetics, kinesiology or a related area. This program is designed for the student who has an interest in nutrition and its role in physical activity and wellness.

An undergraduate degree with a major in dietetics, kinesiology or a related field is required. Courses in nutrition, exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology are prerequisites for admission to the program. Students should also check the prerequisites listed in the catalog for each course required. Thirty-three hours are required for the degree program, including a thesis or directed research on a selected topic in nutrition and physical activity. The degree program can be completed in as few as two academic years, with a maximum of six academic years. This program does not lead to the RDN status recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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