Our Master of Science (MS) program is designed to meet the needs of the student who has a baccalaureate degree and who wishes advanced preparation in nutrition science, nutrition education, geriatric nutrition, food science and technology, foodservice/restaurant management and packaging. The program is intended to prepare candidates to assume leadership roles in their profession and community, and to provide the opportunity to acquire a foundation for doctoral study. Our MS graduates have earned doctorates, become college or university faculty, been employed in private, federal and state research institutions, or have established their own private practice or consulting business. In the process of fulfilling requirements for the MS degree, it is possible to complete the academic requirements of The American Dietetic Association toward becoming a registered dietitian. Courses are scheduled to accommodate the time needs of working graduate students.
General university requirements for consideration of admission to classified standing for the Master's degree are outlined in this catalog.
Students seeking admission to classified standing in the Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging Department must first comply with university requirements for admission as outlined in this catalog. In addition, applicants must contact the department for materials to be used by the department's Graduate Committee in selecting students for admission to classified standing. All prospective students must submit: a letter of intent; three letters of recommendation; and transcripts from all of the institutions attended. A selection committee will determine eligibility on the basis of information made available. Criteria include:
1. A BA or BS degree in Nutritional Science, Food Science, Foodservice Management, or equivalent.
2. A grade point average of 3.0 in upper division courses.
3. Evidence of potential ability to do professional work.
Students seeking an MS degree in Nutritional Science who meet requirements for admission to the Graduate Division, but lack an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science, Food Science, Foodservice Management, or equivalent and have little or no professional experience, may apply for conditionally classified standing in the department. Applicants must contact the department for materials to be used by the department's Graduate Committee in determining eligibility for the program. All prospective students must submit: a letter of intent; three letters of recommendation from individuals who can testify to the prospective student's potential for success in nutritional science and to the individual's scholastic ability; and transcripts from all of the institutions attended. The decision to accept the student for study in this program will be made by a selection committee. Criteria include:
1. BA or BS degree.
2. A grade point average of 3.0 in upper division courses.
3. Graduate approval upon the completion of courses to correct deficiencies in undergraduate courses.
Admission to candidacy for the Master's degree in Nutritional Science requires favorable action of the graduate committee of the Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging and of the university Graduate Committee. In general, students will be recommended for candidacy when:
1. They attain classified graduate standing.
2. They demonstrate aptitude for professional work in an area of specialization as measured by academic performance and appraisals by instructors and other appropriate means.
3. They show a satisfactory background in the profession of nutrition and food science by having completed the program requirements.
4. They have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in all post-graduate work.
5. They have successfully passed appropriate graduate competency exams.
6. They have selected a graduate advisor, identified the graduate program objective, and have an approved program signed by the faculty advisor, departmental graduate coordinator, and the university Graduate Committee.
7. They have met the English writing requirement. The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled “Competency in Written English” for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies.
Maintenance of a 3.0 GPA is necessary. A comprehensive final oral examination is required and will be of such scope and manner as determined by the student's graduate committee.
The student is required to complete the 10 units of core courses. Fifteen or more units must be approved 200-level courses including NUFS 299 Master's Thesis. A maximum of 3 units Special Studies (NUFS 298) is allowed. See thesis information for steps in completing thesis. A bound copy of Plan A Thesis is submitted to the Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging Department and to the student's thesis advisor.
The student is required to complete the 10 units of core courses. Fifteen or more units must be approved 200-level courses. A written project (NUFS 298) to be submitted in publication format is required. The purpose of Plan B is to provide breadth, rather than specialization.
| Course Requirements | |||
| Core Courses | 10 | ||
| NUFS 201 and NUFS 217; NUFS 216 or NUFS 242; HPRF 295 | |||
| Choose One Plan | 20 | ||
| Plan A | 20 | ||
| Graduate Program Emphasis Courses | 14 | ||
| Thesis | 6 | ||
| NUFS 299 | |||
| Plan B | 20 | ||
| Graduate Program Emphasis Courses | 17-19 | ||
| Project | 1-3 | ||
| NUFS 298 | |||
| Total Units: | 30 | ||
A list of courses recommended for graduate program emphases in nutritional science, food science, nutritional education, geriatric nutrition, packaging, and foodservice management is available from the Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging Department.
A Dietetic Internship at San José State University is currently granted Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association, (www.eatright.org) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600 ext. 5400 and is available for students who wish to qualify for Registered Dietitian status. See Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging Department for eligibility requirements.
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