• Understand the fundamental principles and concepts that address the social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of public health. Social determinants include race and ethnicity, disability status, and socioeconomic status.
• Summarize and communicate major issues and current research problems in the field of nutrition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and current research problems in the field of macronutrient metabolism.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and current research problems in the field of micronutrient metabolism.
• Design and carry out original research in the field of nutrition.
• Communicate original research orally and in written form.
• Identify ethical issues in biomedical research and articulate remedies for dealing with these issues.

MS 

Thesis track requires a minimum of 45 credits, including 6 thesis credits; courses are selected in consultation with their Nutrition Faculty Advisor.

Non-thesis track requires a minimum of 45 credits, including 6 credits for a capstone project; course are selected in consultation with their Nutrition Faculty Advisor. 

PhD

A minimum of 108 credits.  Courses selected in consultation with their Nutrition Faculty Advisor.