Graduate Course Descriptions

Overview of biochemistry, metabolism, physiological actions, and interrelationships of macronutrients and micronutrients. Discusses the regulation of the biochemical pathways of nutrients digestion, absorption, excretion, transport, and cellular metabolism. Study of nutritional and toxicological standards for humans and bioavailability of micronutrients. Explores the scientific methods to build foundation of nutrition knowledge and recommendations.

A one-semester independent project under faculty supervision which meets with the approval of Program Director.

Examination and application of counseling skills, counseling strategies and counseling theories needed to promote health behavior change. Students will be guided in the development of a personal counseling style and philosophy. Focus on interactive learning of the counseling process, including role-play and skills practice.

Examination of the role of nutrition in nutrition support and critical care in various disease states. (Prerequisite: NED 645 or R.D.)

Requires acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program; Provides an orientation to the internship process and requirements, and overview of topics and skills that will be applied to the internship experience.

Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1200 hours). (Prerequisite: NED 659 and acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program.)

Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1200 hours). (Prerequisite: NED 662)

Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1200 hours). (Prerequisite: NED 663)

An evaluation into the role of nutrition in the pediatric patient population. Reviewing pediatric growth, development, nutrition assessment, and therapeutic nutrition interventions in various clinical conditions and pathological states.

Overview of the fundamental theories and processes of nutrition education for individuals and groups. Includes approaches to needs assessment; program planning and design, population-appropriate interventions, evaluation and assessment.