Master’s Admission
For unconditional admission, applicants must present:
- Official transcripts that show evidence of prerequisite courses and at least a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 undergraduate hours.
- Evidence of completing the Graduate Record Examination with a preferred minimum score of 350 on the verbal portion and 450 on the quantitative portion.
- A 1-2 page resume providing evidence of work and volunteer experience related to intended field of study.
Applicants who meet the above criteria with exception of GPA may qualify for provisional admission if they have at least a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) on the last 60 undergraduate hours.
Applicants who meet all other requirements but lack up to 6 credit hours of prerequisite undergraduate courses may be admitted provisionally to a masters program.
Prerequisite Courses:
M.S. in Nutrition:
| Chemistry (including Biochemistry) |
9 |
| Human Physiology |
3 |
| Introductory Nutrition |
3 |
| Upper Level Nutrition |
6 |
M.S. in Nutrition - Emphasis in Food Science:
| Chemistry (including Biochemistry) |
9 |
| Microbiology |
4 |
| Food Preparation, Food Science, and/or Food Technology |
9 |
M.S. in Nutrition - Emphasis in Food Systems Administration:
| Introductory Nutrition |
3 |
| Microbiology |
4 |
| Quantity Food Production & Service |
3 |
| Upper Level Food Service Management and/or Business |
6 |
| Accounting |
3 |
Doctoral Admission
For unconditional admission, applicants must present:
- Official transcripts that show evidence of prerequisite courses and at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 undergraduate hours and all post-baccalaureate and graduate hours.
- Evidence of completing the Graduate Record Examination with a preferred minimum score of 450 on the verbal portion and 550 on the quantitative portion.
- Two letters of reference
- A statement of purpose (1-2 pages) that includes reasons for undertaking graduate work, explanation of study and research interests, work experience, and professional goals.
Applicants who meet the above criteria with exception of GPA may qualify for provisional admission if they have at least a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) on the last 60 undergraduate hours and all post-baccalaureate and graduate hours.
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