Foods and Nutrition
B.S. in Foods and Nutrition
The Foods and Nutrition Program at CSE is currently granted developmental status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of The American Dietetic Association (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000. Chicago, Illinois, 60606-6995. 312/899-0040 ext 5400). ACEND 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. If completion of the verification certificate requires 24 or more credits, you should apply for the second degree 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 12 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. For further information, contact Jean Burge,RD, CNSD, PhD, Program Chairperson at 973-290-4127 or by email: jburge@cse.edu.
Requirements
- FN 101 Introduction to the Profession
- FN 103 Science of Food Preparation
- FN 201 Introductory Nutrition
- FN 217 World Foods
- FN 235 Methods of Nutrition Education
- FN 315 Advanced Nutrition
- FN 319 Quantity Food Production and Service
- FN 323 Nutrition in the Life Cycle
- FN 429 Experimental Foods
- FN 435 Management in Dietetics Practice
- FN 455 Community Dietetics
- FN 463 Nutrition Research and Communication Seminar
- FN 501 Medical Nutrition Therapy
- FN 502 Medical Nutrition Practice
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 100 General Psychology
- SOC-- Sociology Elective
A grade of C or better is required in BIO 117, CHEM 121/131L, CHEM 123/L, CHEM 201/L.
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 program chairperson. All course prerequisites must be met.
B.S. in Foods and Nutrition-Second Degree
This second degree option is designed for the student who holds a B.A. or a B.S. degree in a non-related field, and requires more than 24 credits to complete coursework to meet the ADA verification statement. Students earn a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition. Interested students must:
- Apply through the Office of Admission.
- Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in past collegelevel studies.
- Submit a transcript of past college coursework. From this evaluation, the Program Director will determine what courses a prospective student must take, and approximately how long it will take the student to complete the program. Students who have completed their degree requirements outside the United States must submit a copy of their foreign degree and an original educational services transcript.
- Meet the College’s requirements for a second degree, and enroll as matriculated students.
- Coursework requirements towards the major will be determined on an individual basis but must meet a minimum of 24 credits. All professional concentration coursework must be completed at CSE unless otherwise approved by the Didactic Program in Dietetics Director.
Combined Degree Program: B.S. in Foods and Nutrition/M.S. in Nutrition
This program is designed for eligible undergraduate students who want to earn B.S. and M.S. degrees in Foods and Nutrition in a five-year period. The student who wishes to apply to this Program must be a Foods and Nutrition major and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have Completed 5 semesters of college or completed 76 credits.
- Have completed the following M.S. in Nutrition program prerequisites: BIO 117 Human Physiology with Lab, CHEM121/131 Introduction to Chemistry with Lab, CHEM 123 Organic Chemistry with Lab, CHEM 201 Biochemistry with Lab, FN 315 Advanced Nutrition, MATH 119 Elementary Statistics.
- Have completed all of the College's undergraduate general education requirements.
- Have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in both College of Saint Elizabeth and transfer coursework.
Students enrolled in the Combined Degree Program will:
- Complete 116 undergraduate credits and 38 graduate-level credits, for a total of 154 credits.
- Receive their B.S. degree in Foods and Nutrition upon completing 128 credits, which must include all general education and major requirements. In the process of meeting B.S. degree requirements, students also fulfill the ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics verification statement requirements.
Senior-year students accepted into the Graduate Program in Nutrition can:
Use free electives to complete one graduate-level course from the Multidisciplinary Core Issues (3 credits) Complete the following graduate-level professional concentration credits:
- FN 501 Medical Nutrition Therapy (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)
Note: Descriptions of these graduate courses can be found in the Graduate Catalog. These 15 graduate-level professional concentration credits may only be applied to the M.S. in Nutrition Program, not to another graduate program or to the Dietetic Internship.
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 eligibility to sit for the National Registration Exam for Dietitians (RD)
- Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition and Wellness
- Certificate Program in Weight Management and Counseling
- 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. Transcripts and course syllabus are required for the approval of transfer credits and is at the discretion of the program director.
- 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
18 - 16 credit hours of nutrition core curriculum in which the students take:
- 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 credit hours in Nutrition and disease (option A or C)
-FN 647 Nutrition and Disease Management
- 3 credit hours in research methods
-FN 655 Research Methods for Health Care Professionals
- 3 credits of Thesis or Portfolio
-FN 695 Professional Portfolio
Or
-FN 699 Thesis
11-15 credits of electives
Total credits required: 38 credits
Combined Degree Program: 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 degree will 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 theM.S.degree.
Students interested in the B.S./M.S. programoption,must be amajor in Foods and Nutrition and meet
the department’s eligibility criteria.Combined degree students must continue in themaster’s programwithout interruption until completion or risk being dropped. Combined degree students must apply and be granted a leave of absence in order to interrupt their studies.
- 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 the M.S. degree to receive the verification statement for the DPD.
For more information, contact the Director of the Graduate Program in Nutrition at (973) 290-4127 or nutrition@cse.edu.
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.
Learn more on how to apply.
Fill out a paper application and recommendation forms.
Certificate in Weight Management and Counseling*
Program Description: The 15 credit certificate inWeight Management and Counseling prepares students to develop programs and provide counseling to clients who are overweight and or obese.Weight Management counseling requires expertise in the epidemiology and etiology of obesity and its co-morbid conditions.Dietitians are in a unique position to manage these clients with their expertise in food habits, managing food intake and the cultural and psychological constraints associated with life style changes.The Certificate Program may be taken alone or as part of the Master’s Degree Program.*
*Master’s degree candidates must complete all graduate program prerequisites.
Program Requirements:
- FN 630 Weight Management (3)
- FN 640 Eating Disorders (3)
- MC 620 The Helping Relationship (3)
- PSY 630 Behavioral Modification and Counseling (3)
- FN 635 Concepts in Pharmacology (3)
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 510 Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (4)
- FN 505 Introduction to Fitness Industry (2)
- FN 671 Sports Nutrition for Health and Performance (3)
- FN 515 Professional Fitness and Training Assessment (3)
- PSY 663 Sports Psychology (3)
Certificate Program in Dietetics Verification
This Certificate Program meets the needs of students who already hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and who wish to complete Didactic Program in Dietetics coursework to meet ADA verification statement requirements. Interested students must:
- Apply through the Office of Admission.
- Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in past collegelevel studies.
- Submit a transcript of past college coursework. From this evaluation, the Program Director will determine what courses a prospective student must take, and approximately how long it will take the student to complete the Certificate requirements. Students who have completed their degree requirements outside the United States must submit a copy of their foreign degree and an original educational services transcript.
- Enroll as non-matriculated students; this is not a degreebearing program.
- Complete a minimum of 12 credits in professional concentration coursework at the College of Saint Elizabeth for the verification statement to be granted. The specific courses that individual students must take will vary according to their past coursework. In some cases students will be required to exceed the minimum 12-credit standard. All professional concentration coursework must be completed at CSE unless otherwise approved by the Didactic Program in Dietetics Director.
