Master of Science in Human Nutrition California State University - Northridge, USA

Add a master's degree in human nutrition to your plate and open the door to a broad range of fulfilling career paths in a growing field.

Why Earn a Master's in Human Nutrition?

The field of nutrition is a growing one, offering a wide choice of career opportunities to those with a master's degree in nutrition.

By studying developmental nutrition and nutritional therapeutics, you'll learn how patients with various medical profiles and lifestyles can improve their health through nutrition. Nutritionists are found in a variety of institutions and positions, from advising the parents of children with nutrient deficiencies to assisting people achieve healthy weight loss.

A master’s degree will prepare you for specialized and/or management roles in healthcare, and is also an education requirement for state licensure when becoming a registered dietitian or certified nutritionist.

Why Study Human Nutrition at CSUN?

A Well-rounded Education

Our program offers two options: human nutrition and dietetic internship. You'll increase your knowledge in your selected area while also taking a breadth of courses in nutrition-related topics. The result: a well-rounded education and knowledge base.

Research

You'll study the principles of rigorous research design, statistical methods and ethical conduct in research studies. You'll learn to design and evaluate nutrition interventions using evidenced-based practice and apply your knowledge across diverse populations.

A Global Focus

You'll develop an understanding of policy and program development and leadership and learn to evaluate current U.S. and global nutrition trends. With the knowledge you gain of macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, you'll be prepared to make recommendations for health promotion and disease prevention.

What You'll Learn

Our curriculum is dynamic and offers two options: human nutrition and dietetic internship. Students choosing either option share a grounding in core courses such as:

• Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement
• Nutrient and Drug Interactions
• Food and Nutrition Policies and Regulations
• Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism
• Carbohydrate, Lipid and Protein Metabolism
• Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
• Research Methods