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Overview
Following the Mission and Values of the College of Saint Elizabeth, the mission of the Foods and Nutrition Department is to provide excellence in education in foods, nutrition and dietetics. Our programs emphasize a multidisciplinary approach that is founded in the liberal arts tradition. Our philosophy is to provide high quality education programs marked by an emphasis on leadership, social responsibility, service and ethics.
Nutrition
B.S. in Foods and Nutrition
The Foods and Nutrition Program at CSE is currently granted developmental status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000. Chicago, Illinois, 60606-6995. 312/899-0040 ext 5400). CADE is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This program provides the student with the core knowledge requirements necessary for the practice of dietetics.
The curriculum in foods and nutrition is based on the concept that the dietitian makes a unique contribution to society by providing optimum nutrition essential to the health and well-being of individuals. Within a supportive educational environment, each student is encouraged to apply concepts learned and to adopt behaviors to meet the goals and objectives of the program. A life-time commitment to continued professional learning and ethical practice in the profession of dietetics is encouraged.
Women's College students take courses on the schedule of classes for the Women's College. Classes in the Department of Foods and Nutrition may be offered in the evening or on weekends in the accelerated program. Each year classes are alternated between this schedule and day time classes. In addition a limited number of classes may be offered in the online format. All undergraduate classes in the department are available to students each time they are offered regardless of format or time. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Verification Statement signifying that ADA didactic requirements are complete, and they are eligible to apply to dietetic internship programs or pre-professional practice programs, or to pursue other graduate studies.
Persons who already have a degree may enroll as non-matriculated students in the Certificate in Dietetics/Verification Program. Transcript evaluation and screening are required for acceptance. Students must have a B average in past studies and plan to complete a minimum of 11 credits at the College of Saint Elizabeth. Students who complete this program with all major and related requirements met either through previous studies or at the College of Saint Elizabeth will receive a verification statement.
The application of principles learned becomes such an integral part of the curriculum that students are expected to participate in national, state, local, and campus activities. Students should therefore join the American Dietetics Association as student members.
Concentration Requirements
- FN 101 Introduction to the Profession
- FN 103 Science of Food Preparation
- FN 201 Introductory Nutrition
- FN 217 World Foods
- FN 221 Nutrition in the Life Cycle
- FN 235 Methods of Nutrition Education
- FN 315 Advanced Nutrition
- FN 319 Quantity Food Production and Service
- FN 429 Experimental Foods
- FN 435 Foodservice Systems Management
- FN 453 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- FN 454 Medical Nutrition Practice
- FN 455 Community Dietetics
- FN 463 Nutrition Research and Communication Seminar
Related Requirements
- BIO 117 Human Physiology
- BIO 209 Microbiology
- BUS 121 Accounting and Finance for Health Care Professionals
- BUS 211 Principles of Management
- CHEM 121 Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM 131L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 123 Introductory Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 123L Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 201 Introductory Biochemistry
- CHEM 201L Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
- MATH 119 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 101 General Psychology I
OR
- PSY 103 General Psychology II
- SOC - Sociology Elective
Minor in Foods and Nutrition
- FN - 100 or 200 Level Course
- FN - 100 or 200 Level Course
- FN - 100 or 200 Level Course
- FN - 300 or 400 Level Course*
- FN - 300 or 400 Level Course*
- FN - 300 or 400 Level Course*
*With approval of department chairperson.
Combined Degree Program: B.S./M.S. in Nutrition
Eligible undergraduate students can earn both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree with a total of 154 credits instead of 166 credits. Students are required to take 116 undergraduate credits and 38 graduate credits for the combined degree program. Students will be awarded the Bachelor's degree upon completion of 128 credits, which must include all general education and departmental requirements.
Students with a major in Foods and Nutrition must apply at the beginning of the second semester of their junior year (i.e., ordinarily after completion of 76 credits). These credits must have been completed with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in both College of Saint Elizabeth and transfer credits. All applicants must complete the prerequisites to the M.S. in Nutrition program (Anatomy and Physiology, Introductory and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Advanced Nutrition, and Statistics) with at least a 3.0 GPA in both College of Saint Elizabeth and transfer credits.
Upon admission to the graduate program, students' free electives in their senior year will be used to take one graduate issues course (3 credits), Advanced Medical Nutrition (4 credits-in place of FN 453:Medical Nutrition Therapy), Research Methods for Health Professionals (3 credits-in place of FN 463: Nutrition Research and Communications Seminar), and one graduate nutrition elective (2 credits). The twelve (12) graduate credits can only be counted in the M.S. in Nutrition Program and cannot be applied to another graduate program.
M.S. in Nutrition
The graduate program combines advanced study in nutrition and health promotion with a competency-based,multidisciplinary core curriculum that provides nutrition and health professionals with a broad perspective of current issues in nutrition, psychology, ethics, and technology. Nutrition professionals develop skills to assume leadership roles in delivering nutrition and wellness-related services in a variety of settings. The program emphasizes ways to incorporate new research, evidence based practice, and technologies into the practice of nutrition.
This program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in business, government, health care, and education. Graduates work in private practice; nutrition education; school systems; the food and pharmaceutical industries; clinical and corporate research; community organizations; hospitals; public health agencies;work site wellness and health promotion programs; and fitness facilities.
The College of Saint Elizabeth offers the:
- Master of Science in Nutrition
- Dietetic Internship Program leading to certification as a Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
- Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition and Wellness
- Combined B.S. in Foods and Nutrition/M.S. in Nutrition Degree Program
- Certificate Program in Dietetics Verification providing the opportunity to complete the academic requirements for credentialing as a registered dietitian (Didactic Program in Dietetics).
Program Philosophy
The graduate program in Nutrition has a Focus on Health & Wellness. The College of Saint Elizabeth has a long history of academic excellence in the arts and sciences. The multidisciplinary emphasis provides exposure to other disciplines that impact health and wellness. This exposure enhances the nutrition professional’s effectiveness in promoting changes in health and nutrition behaviors. Students develop problemsolving, critical thinking and evidence based research skills to manage the delivery, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition-related programs and services.
As health care continues to move from the traditional hospital-based model towards service delivery in community and wellness settings, today’s nutrition professional must be able to respond to the health needs of various client populations by providing quality preventive and therapeutic nutritional care. Graduates are prepared to become health advocates and leaders in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
Program Description
The M.S. in Nutrition Program consists of a total of 38 credit hours and offers three options.
- Option A: Designed for the Registered Dietitian (RD)who has completed an Approved Pre-professional Practice Program(AP4) or Dietetic Internship Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. Those students who have received graduate level credit for this experience may be eligible to receive up to nine graduate credit hours towards their M.S. in Nutrition.
- Option B: Designed for the person with a bachelor’s degree in foods, nutrition and/or dietetics or the person with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nutrition area who desires an advanced degree in nutrition.
- Option C: Designed for the person with a baccalaureate degree who desires an advanced degree in nutrition with an emphasis in Sports Nutrition and Wellness. Students complete 15 credits in Sports Nutrition,Exercise Physiology,Sports Psychology, and fitness-related courses as part of their master’s degree program.
Program Requirements
The following are required to fulfill the M.S. in Nutrition degree requirements, depending upon enrollment option:
• 9 credit hours in a multidisciplinary core curriculum in which
students take:
- 3 credit hours in the study of issues in ethics
MC 626: Ethical Issues
- 6 credit hours in related nutrition multidisciplinary application courses.
MCFN 622: Nutrition Applications of Psychological and Social Issues
MCFN 638: Nutrition Applications of Technical and Ethical Issues
• 6 credit hours in human metabolism
FN 645: Human Metabolism I
FN 651: Human Metabolism II
• 6 credit hours in nutrition and disease management (option B)
FN 501: Medical Nutrition Therapy
FN 502: Medical Nutrition Practice
Or
4 credits in nutrition and disease (option A or C)
FN 641: Nutrition and Disease Management
• 3 credit hours in research methods
FN 655: Research Methods for Health Care Professionals
• 16-20 credit hours of electives in a nutrition-related area
• A professional portfolio or thesis
Combined B.S. in Foods and Nutrition/M.S. in Nutrition
Eligible undergraduate students can earn a combined B.S./M.S. degree for a total of 154 credits. Students are required to complete 116 undergraduate credits and 38 graduate-level credits to meet the combined degree requirements. The Bachelor of Science degreewill be awarded upon completion of 128 credits,which mustmeet all general education and professional concentration requirements. In the process ofmeeting the B.S.degree requirements, students also fulfill the ADA DPD verification statement requirements;however this statementwill be issued at the completion of the MS degree.
Students interested in the B.S./M.S.programoption, must be a major in Foods and Nutrition andmeet the department's eligibility criteria.
- Students must have established junior-level standing, or completion of 76 credits. Generally, this process is met at the beginning of the junior year.
- Complete the prerequisites to the M.S. in Nutrition program coursework:Human Physiology, Introductory and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry,Advanced Nutrition, and Statistics.
- Have completed all undergraduate general education requirements at the time of application.
- Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in both College of Saint Elizabeth and transfer credits.
Upon acceptance into Graduate Program in Nutrition, students in their senior year may use free electives to complete one graduate-level course from the Multidisciplinary Core Issues (3 credits), and complete the following graduate-level professional concentration credits: FN 501 Medical Nutrition (4 credits), FN 502 Medical Nutrition Practice (2 credits), FN 655 Research Methods (3 credits - replaces FN 463), FN 677 Program Design and Management in Community Nutrition (3 credits - replaces FN 455). The fifteen (15) graduate-level professional concentration credits may only be applied to M.S. in Nutrition Program and cannot be applied to another graduate program or the Dietetic Internship. Note: students who chose this option must complete theMS degree to receive the verification statement for the DPD.
Dietetic Internship Program
The Dietetic Internship Program provides supervised practice in dietetics to individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and who have completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements of the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association. After completing the program, interns receive a verification statement of program completion and are eligible to take the national examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). The program provides a choice of two concentration areas; Nutrition Education and Counseling (NEC) and Food and Nutrition Business and Communications (FNBC). The program is designed to ensure training and skills in the practice competencies established for entry-level dietitians.
Please contact the program director at kcarozza@cse.edu for more information.
Fill out a paper application and recommendation forms.
Accreditation Status
The Dietetic Internship Program of the College of Saint Elizabeth is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. CADE is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Higher Education (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).
The address and phone number of CADE are 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000,Chicago, IL, 60606, (312) 899-4876. The next reaccreditation is scheduled for 2010.
Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition and Wellness*
This 15-credit certificate program is designed for professionals who have a baccalaureate degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or other health-related field. Prerequisites to the program include anatomy and physiology, and introductory nutrition. The program can be completed part-time and includes courses in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Fitness Assessment. The Certificate Program may be taken alone or as part of the Master's Degree Program.*
The program prepares students for positions as personal trainers and health and fitness instructors with exercise and nutrition programs in schools,weight management centers, recreational agencies,worksites, health centers, corporations, fitness facilities, and hospitals. Students may contribute to a variety of planning, instructional, and administrative roles in community and corporate health-related facilities. Graduates are encouraged to seek the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor Certification.
*Master's degree candidates must complete all graduate program prerequisites.
Program Requirements
The Certificate Program includes a total of 15 credits as follows: Sports Nutrition and Wellness Certificate and/or M.S. in Nutrition Electives
- FN 505 Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (4)
- FN 605 Introduction to Fitness Industry (2)
- FN 671 Sports Nutrition for Health and Performance (3)
- FN 679 Professional Fitness and Training Assessment (3)
- PSY 663 Sports Psychology (3)
Certificate Program in Dietetics Verification
The Certificate Program in Dietetics Verification is specifically designed to meet the needs of students who already hold a B.A. or B.S.degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and who wish to pursue DPD coursework to meet ADA verification statement requirements. Generally students in this program require less than 20 credits to complete the coursework requirements and enroll as non-matriculated status. There is no degree offered under this option. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in past studies. A minimum of 12 credits must be completed in professional concentration coursework at the College for the Verification Certificate to be granted.
The CPD verification program is administerd through the continuing studies program, please refer to the undergraduate catalog for more information.
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