Program Format


Curriculum/
Course Descriptions

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health is delivered in a format to accommodate working professionals and those who travel to attend the program. The 50-credit degree is designed to be completed in two years of concentrated study. At this pace, students will engage in approximately 400-450 hours of class time each year. This schedule includes 12-15 weekend intensives per year (4-5 per trimester) and 1-2 weeklong intensives per year. Weekend intensives are scheduled Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weeklong intensives are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Local students can opt to take select elective courses on weeknights. The program can be modified to a less-intensive schedule and can be completed in up to five years. Each trimester, a schedule of courses is published for registration and students can tailor their courses to accommodate their personal and professional goals.

In addition to core courses, students are required to take a minimum of four elective credits. A variety of elective courses are offered to meet students’ specific interests. The four-elective credits may be met at any time during the course of the program. The clinic/practicum/thesis and elective credits will be scheduled in addition to students’ core program schedule.

Academic Calendar — January 2013 Class

Weekend class times are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Weeklong intensive class times are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The time needed to complete the elective credits and clinic/practicum is not included in the academic calendar. The trimester begins 2 weeks before the first meeting day and ends 1 week after the last meeting day that given trimester.

Year One Dates  
  • Trimester 1 (Spring)

    • January 18 – 20, 2013
    • January 25 – 27, 2013
    • February 22 – 24, 2013
    • March 8 – 10, 2013 NEW DATE
    • April 12 – 14, 2013 NEW DATE
    • April 19 – 21, 2013
  • Trimester 2 (Summer)

    • May 17 – 19, 2013
    • June 15 - 17, 2013 OR June 21 – 23, 2013
    • July 19 – 21, 2013
    • August 5 – 9, 2013 (week-long intensive)
    • August 16 – 18, 2013
  • Trimester 3 (Fall)

    • September 20 – 22, 2013
    • October 11 – 13, 2013
    • November 1 – 3, 2013
    • December 13 – 15, 2013
 
Year Two Dates  
  • Trimester 4 (Spring)

    • January 17 – 19, 2014
    • January 31 - February 2, 2014 OR February 28 - March 2, 2014
    • March 10 – 14, 2014 (week-long intensive)
    • April 11 – 13, 2014
  • Trimester 5 (Summer)

    • May 2 – 4, 2014
    • May 30 – June 1, 2014
    • June 13 – 15, 2014
    • July 18 - 20, 2014
    • August 1 – 3, 2014
  • Trimester 6 (Fall)

    • September 5 – 7, 2014
    • October 10 – 12, 2014
    • October 24 - 26, 2014
    • November 21 – 23, 2014
    • December 12 – 14, 2014
 

 




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