Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
Nutrition and Food Management
Nutrition and Food Management
Major Code: 3660
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
Department Human Environmental Sciences
College Education & Professional Studies
Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Tawni Holmes
E-Mail Address:
tholmes2@uco.edu
Office Address:
HES 201D
Phone Number: 405-974-5781
Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington
E-Mail Address:
cwellington@uco.edu
Office Address: Box 106, EDU 207
Phone Number: 405-974-5105
Dietetic Intern
Advisor:
Ms. Tiffany Shurtz
E-Mail Address:
tshurtz@uco.edu
Office Address: Box 118, HES 100
Phone Number: 405-974-5369
Nutrition and Food Management, M.S.
The Nutrition and Food Management program provides
knowledge and skills in human nutrition, principles of food
management, food science, and practice in problem solving
and decision making. The curriculum encourages critical and
creative thought, development of skills in human relations
and communications and the value of life-long learning. The
academic program is sensitive to changes in our dynamic society;
it emphasizes personal and professional growth as well
as research. There are diverse opportunities for the graduate
in the areas of food service management, education, administration,
nutritional care, and health promotion.
Applicants must have either an undergraduate degree in the
discipline or sufficient course work in the field to provide the
background required or may complete additional undergraduate
or graduate prerequisites.
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room
404, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive,
Edmond, OK 73034.
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Education and Professional Studies
b. An undergraduate nutrition degree in a Didactic Program
in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE).
c. Complete the following prerequisites with a C or better
(must be completed prior to admission.)
ACCT 2113 Accounting I
BIO 2314 & 2314L Microbiology
BIO 2604 &2604L Human Physiology
CHEM 1103 &1112 Chemistry I
CHEM 1223 & 1232 Chemistry II
CHEM 3303 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3403 Biochemistry I
CHEM 4103 Biochemistry II
MATH 1513 College Algebra
MGMT 3103 Fundamentals of Management
MRKT 3013 Fundamentals of Marketing
PSY 1103 General Psychology
STAT 3103 Statistical Methods I
NTRN 1513 Introduction to Nutrition
NTRN 1613 & 1613L Princ. of Food Preparation
NTRN 2213 World Foods and Culture
NTRN 2411 Overview of Dietetics
NTRN 2423 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition
NTRN 3131 Food Safety and Sanitation
NTRN 3633 Life Span Nutrition
NTRN 3863 Community Nutrition
NTRN 4034 Medical Nutrition Therapy
NTRN 4053 Applications of Nutrition Care
NTRN 4123 & 4132L Food Science
NTRN 4394 Advanced Nutrition
NTRN 4674 & 4674L Quantity Foods
NTRN 4704 Institutional Food Management
FACS 4853 Methods of Teaching
3. Students falling below these standards may qualify for
conditional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies
section.
4. Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section -
English Language Proficiency.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html).
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All
transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate
transcripts must show:
a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last
60 hours attempted.
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