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in Human Nutrition/Molecular Nutrition:
Course Requirement
The Masters with a concentration in Human Nutrition/Molecular Nutrition requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit (includes a minimum of 24 coursework hours and 6 hours of thesis research). At least 15 of the 30 hours must be in courses numbered at or above the 7000 level. Students without nutrition as an undergraduate may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses which are a prerequisite for graduate study in nutrition. More than 30 hours may be needed to ensure a thorough understanding of the field and this determination is made by the major advisor and/or the advisory committee
Concentration in Human Nutrition - M.S Program
Other optional Courses to total 30 hours or more***
*A total of two seminar credits, HUEC 7010 or alternate in Human Ecology.
**HUEC Nutrition courses include: HUEC 7004, Molecular and Clinical Nutrition I (2);HUEC 7005, Molecular and Clinical Nutrition II (2); HUEC 7017, Advanced Human Nutrition (3); HUEC 7011, Current Advances in Food and Nutrition (1-4).
***Other optional courses will be determined according to the student’s interest within the Human Nutrition concentration by the major professor in cooperation with the students’ thesis advisory committees. The types of courses might include courses in education, psychology, epidemiology, endocrinology, etc. Students are also encouraged to enroll in the independent research and reading course (HUEC 7091) for one or more times to gain technical expertise in their area(s) of research interest(s).
As part of the requirement for degree completion the student will, as part of the final defense of the thesis, present a seminar on the thesis work. This seminar will be advertised at LSU and open to public attendance.
Concentration in Molecular Nutrition- M.S Program
| Required Courses | |
Credits | |
| BIOL 4093/4094 Basic Biochemistry | |
6 | |
| Statistics: 7000 level coursework | |
3-4 | |
| HUEC 7004 Molecular and clinical Nutrition 1 | |
2 | |
| HUEC 7005 Molecular and clinical Nutrition 2 | |
2 | |
| HUEC 7090 Research Methods in Human Ecology | |
3 | |
| HUEC 7010 Food and Nutrition Seminar, to be taken twice* | |
2 | |
| HUEC 7001 Macronutrients | |
3 | |
| HUEC 7002 Topics in Micronutrients | |
2 | |
| HUEC 8000 Thesis Research | |
6 | |
/Other optional courses to total 30 or more hours**
*A total of two seminar credits, HUEC 7010 or alternate in Human Ecology.
**Other optional courses will be determined according to the student’s interest within the proposed Molecular Nutrition concentration by the major professor in cooperation with the students’ thesis advisory committees. The types of courses might include courses in biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, etc. Students are also encouraged to enroll in the independent research and reading course (HUEC 7091) for one or more times to gain technical expertise in their area(s) of research interest(s). Other HUEC Nutrition courses include: HUEC 7017, Advanced Human Nutrition (3) and HUEC 7011, Current Advances in Food and Nutrition, (1-4).
As part of the requirement for degree completion the student will, as part of the final defense of the thesis, present a seminar on the thesis work. This seminar will be advertised at LSU and open to public attendance.
Recommended Courses
Appropriate recommended courses will be determined
according to the student’s interest in cooperation with the
advisory committee.
Note. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be in courses numbered at or above the
7000 level. Students who did not emphasize nutrition or dietetics as an undergraduate
may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses which are a prerequisite
for graduate study. Students participating in the Dietetic Internship will
need to take 8 hours of HUEC 7000 beyond any other requirements
Advisory Committee
An advisory committee should be formed as soon as possible after the student
enters the graduate program in Human Ecology. The advisory committee will
approve and direct the student's program of study, direct the student in
determination of a research topic, and determine the appropriate time and
format of the research proposal meeting as well as the format of the research
proposal. The Graduate Faculty believe flexibility is important, but the
advisory committee is encouraged to meet as early and as often as is necessary
to accomplish these tasks.
Planning the Program of Study
A program of study, listing the courses to be taken for the degree, is developed
by students in consultation with the major professor. The program must be
approved by all members of the graduate advisory committee. This committee
must be established and the program of study approved when nine (9) graduate
credits have been earned at LSU, or before registration for the second semester
if more than nine graduate credits are taken during the first semester.
The School of Human Ecology Approval Form for Program of Study
(Appendix C) must be completed for the program of study to be approved.
This form is available from the School of Human Ecology main office.
One copy of the signed Program of Study form is submitted to the
School of Human Ecology. Copies are also retained by the student,
the major professor, and other committee members.
The degree candidate is required to complete all courses as designated
on the approved program of study. Changes in the program (course
substitutions, deletions, and additions) must be approved by all
members of the advisory committee. If these changes are contemplated,
a new Approval Form for Program of Study with the necessary signatures
must be submitted to the School of Human Ecology.
Selection of Minor
A minor is not required; however, if one is declared, the number of hours needed
to constitute the minor is determined by the minor department. A minor may
be in another department or another division within the School of Human Ecology.
Transfer and Extension Credit
A total of 12 semester hours of LSU extension credit and/or transfer credit
from other schools may, in some cases, be used in a degree program if approved
by the Director of the School of Human Ecology, the Graduate Coordinator
and the Dean of the Graduate School. To receive transfer credit students
should complete the Request for Transfer/Extension Credit Form (Appendix
D), obtain the proper signatures, and submit the form to the Graduate School.
For other guidelines regarding the petition, see the Graduate School Catalog.
No credit will be transferred for courses completed with a grade of "C" or
below or "unsatisfactory" or the equivalent.
Graduate course work taken at other campuses within the LSU system
is not considered transfer credit, and any number of hours may
be applied toward a degree if approved by the Director of the School
of Human Ecology.
Revalidation of Course Work
A revalidation examination will be given to any M.S. student who does not complete
the degree requirements in the five year period established by the Graduate
School. The revalidation examination will be administered by the Student=s
graduate studies committee, headed by the major professor.
Audit
Regularly enrolled graduate students may audit courses with the consent of
the instructor. Auditors will not receive degree credit, nor will they later
be permitted to take a credit examination on work audited. However, courses
previously audited may be later taken for credit. Prospective auditors should
initiate registration obtaining an "Audit Only" form from the Records
Section of the Graduate School.
Admission to Candidacy
During registration for the final semester of work towards the Master's degree,
students should obtain materials for applying for graduation from the Graduate
School. These materials include the Application for Admission to Candidacy
for a Master's Degree form and the Application for Degree card, (http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Forms?OpenDocument). General deadline dates for
submitting these materials to the Graduate School are listed in Appendix
F. Semester specific dates are given in the Graduate Calendar, available
from the Graduate School. When students do not meet the deadline dates for
completion of the thesis, new forms must be filed in the semester of graduation.
Diploma and thesis microfilming fees will be collected during
registration for the final semester. If students fail to meet graduation
deadlines, an additional fee will be assessed the following semester.
Ordering of caps and gowns, invitations, and other graduation paraphernalia
is the responsibility of graduate students. Orders should be placed
at the Union Bookstore.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Jenna T. Kuttruff
Professor
School of Human Ecology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(o) 225-578-1600
(f) 225-578-2697
jkutt1@lsu.edu
Graduate Handbook
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