Food and Nutrition Student Handbook - Framingham State University

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NUTR 490 Independent Study in Food and Nutrition
NUTR 496 Internship in Food and Nutrition
NUTR 499 Internship in Food and Nutrition: U.S. Army Labs
To apply for these courses, you must complete the application form on the next page or
on the Food and Nutrition Program website (http://www.framingham.edu/food-andnutrition/current-student-information/index.html).
The completed application, along with
your goals and objectives for the course, must be submitted to your advisor by the end of
fall advising period for internships starting in spring semester and spring semester at the
end of advising period for internships starting in fall semester. Please include a copy of
your academic course progress form from:
https://my.campus.framingham.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
The course progress form shows the courses you have taken, your grades, and your QPA.
NUTR 490 Independent Study in Food and Nutrition
An in-depth investigation of a specific topic relating to the student’s area of interest in food and
nutrition. A written proposal on the topic selected is made by the student to the faculty advisor.
An oral presentation and final written report of the student’s topic is required. Prerequisite:
NUTR 374 Human Nutrition Science. Application due by October 15 for spring semester and
February 15 for fall semester.
NUTR 496 Internship in Food and Nutrition
A supervised work experience in community nutrition, foodservice management, or medical
nutrition therapy. Students submit an application that identifies specific goals for the experience
and a résumé. An ability to work independently is expected. A major project is required. A
minimum of one eight-hour day per week is required. Prerequisites: Senior standing and
permission of department chair. A QPA of 2.50 in all courses for the major.
NUTR 499 Internship in Food and Nutrition: U.S. Army Labs
A supervised work experience in food or nutrition as it pertains to the military. The student joins
a research team in one of two areas: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
(USARIEM), or U.S. Army Sustainability Directorate (SusD). One eight-hour day per week
required. Prerequisites: NUTR 364 Experimental Study of Food, NUTR 381 Introduction to
Nutrition Practice, and QPA of 2.50 in all courses for the major. Departmental permission
required.
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