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Undergraduate & Graduate ProgramsUndergraduate ProgramsThe Department, established in 1970, has a distinguished record of teaching, research, and public service. Faculty, professional, and support staff are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Each student has the opportunity for personal growth through the balance of strong academic programs, independent studies, field experiences, and for those who meet the requirements the department’s Honors Program. Students are encouraged to develop team building and leadership skills by participating in student organizations, independent studies, and field experiences. Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) majors integrate knowledge of the use of foods and nutrients by cells, individuals, and communities to promote optimal health and treatment of disease. The Department offers two areas of emphasis; Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, through which students can obtain their Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. NUSC majors enrolled in the Dietetics option follow a curriculum that meets the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Didactic Program in Dietetics academic requirements. After graduation, the student must complete an independent dietetic internship in order to fulfill the requirements to sit for the National Registration Exam. The Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Connecticut currently is granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education of ADA, 216W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6695, (312) 899-5400. NUSC majors enrolled in the Nutritional Sciences option integrate the Nutritional Sciences Core Requirements with additional courses in the laboratory or behavioral sciences. Students interested in medicine, dentistry, or other health-related professions will work with faculty advisors to select appropriate supporting courses to meet their academic goals. This option may also lead to a career in academia, government, community nutrition and public health agencies, and the food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry. Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Richard M. Clark, Ph.D. Click here for more information. Graduate ProgramsDoctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees are offered in Nutritional Sciences. There are three major areas of expertise within the Department: Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Metabolism, and Community Nutrition. Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition is based on laboratory studies of biochemical metabolism in the cell, tissue, and whole animal. Human Nutrition and Metabolism involves human studies or trials to examine nutrient metabolism in health and disease. Community Nutrition focuses on public health areas of nutrition including community-level nutrition assessment, education, and intervention programs. Each emphasis area is interdisciplinary in approach and is supported by other departments at the University of Connecticut, as well as collaborative arrangements with other institutions. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research and study exist with other departments and university units, including the University of Connecticut Health Center, the Department of Sports, Leisure, and Exercise Sciences, the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, the Biotechnology Center, the School of Pharmacy, the Department of Pathobiology, the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, the Department of Human Development and Family Relations, and the Department of Animal Sciences. All programs require a thesis, dissertation or expanded paper, in addition to the completion of appropriate Graduate courses and examinations. Graduate Program Coordinator: Maria Luz Fernandez, Ph.D. |
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Positions OpenAssistant Professor in Community Nutrition STRONG-CT Program Coordinator Professor and Coordinator |