UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

Academic Program Approval

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.Proposing department should complete this form. For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.

Submitted by: Nancy Cotugna phone number 831-1006

Department:Behavioral Health & Nutrition email address ncotugna@udel.edu

Date: November 5, 2010

Action:Reduce MS in Human Nutrition by 1 credit - from current 32 credits to new 31 credits

(Example: add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration, revise major/minor/concentration, academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)

Effective term___________11F_________________________________________________________________________

(use format 04F, 05W)

Current degree______MS__________________________________________________________

(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

Proposed change leads to the degree of: ___________________________________________

(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

Proposed name:_______________________________________________________________

Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit

(if applicable)

Revising or Deleting:

Undergraduate major / Concentration:______________________________________

(Example: Applied Music – Instrumental degree BMAS)

Undergraduate minor:____________________________________________________

(Example: African Studies, Business Administration, English, Leadership, etc.)

Graduate Program Policy statement change:______see attached____________

(Must attach your Graduate Program Policy Statement)

Graduate Program of Study:_____MS Human Nutrition________________

(Example: Animal Science: MS Animal Science: PHD Economics: MA Economics: PHD)

Graduate minor / concentration:___________________________________________

Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.

Appropriate pages from policy document attached

List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)? NONE

(Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)

Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revisedcurriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/ NA

Identify other units affected by the proposed changes: NONE

(Attach permission from the affected units. If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)

Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):

(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)

The faculty feel that the purpose of the graduate nutrition seminar course has changed as it is no longer the tool used for thesis proposal or defense. So 1 credit of seminar NTDT665 is now considered to be sufficient.

Program Requirements:

(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog. If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)

Current Catalog

Proposed Catalog

MS IN HUMAN NUTRITION

Requirements For The Degree

Thesis Option

A minimum of 32 credits at the graduate level is required, 6 of which are thesis-related and 14-17 credits in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (2 seminar credits and 12-15 course credits). The remaining credits are obtained through courses in related areas such as chemistry, biology, statistics/experimental design, food science, physical education, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, etc. Selection of these courses will depend in part on the specific needs of the student and on the student's professional or research interests.

Core course requirements include: NTDT 611 (Advanced Nutrition), NTDT 630 (Trace Minerals and Vitamins) a graduate level biochemistry course, and a graduate level course in statistics/experimental design.

Degree completion also requires: 1) presentation of thesis research results in seminar format to the departmental faculty, 2) submission of manuscript draft for publication, and 3) satisfactory performance on the final oral examination.

Non-Thesis Option

A minimum of 32 credits at the graduate level is required, including 17 credits of graduate nutrition courses and a 3 credit scholarly project. The remaining 15 credits are obtained through non-program courses in related areas. Degree completion also requires satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination and presentation of scholarly project at a department seminar.

MS IN HUMAN NUTRITION

Requirements For The Degree

Thesis Option

A minimum of 31 credits at the graduate level is required, 6 of which are thesis-related and 13-16 credits in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition (1 seminar credit and 13-16 course credits). The remaining credits are obtained through courses in related areas such as chemistry, biology, statistics/experimental design, food science, physical education, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, etc. Selection of these courses will depend in part on the specific needs of the student and on the student's professional or research interests.

Core course requirements include: NTDT 611 (Advanced Nutrition), NTDT 630 (Trace Minerals and Vitamins) a graduate level biochemistry course, and a graduate level course in statistics/experimental design.

Degree completion also requires: 1) presentation of thesis research results in seminar format to the departmental faculty, 2) submission of manuscript draft for publication, and 3) satisfactory performance on the final oral examination.

Non-Thesis Option

A minimum of 31 credits at the graduate level is required, including 16 credits of graduate nutrition courses and a 3 credit scholarly project. The remaining 15 credits are obtained through non-program courses in related areas. Degree completion also requires satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination and presentation of scholarly project at a department seminar.

ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:(Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

Department Chairperson Date

Dean of College Date

Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________Date_____________________

Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies Date

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com. Date

Secretary, Faculty Senate Date

Date of Senate Resolution Date to be Effective

Registrar Program Code Date

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs Date

Provost Date

Board of Trustee Notification Date

Revised 02/09/2009 /khs

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition

Requirements for Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition

Master’s Degree Matrix

	MS - THESIS	MS - NON-THESIS
PREREQUISITES	Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition*	Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology Nutrition*
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS	1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75 GPA Overall 3.00 GPA based on major courses	1000 GRE (V+Q) 2.75 GPA Overall 3.00 GPA based on major courses
COURSE REQUIREMENTS NTDT courses	NTDT611 Advanced Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT Electives (3-7)	NTDT611 Advanced Nutrition (3) NTDT630 Trace Minerals & Vitamins(3) NTDT Electives (6-10)
Non-NTDT courses	CHEM527 (3) STAT (3) Research Design (3) Electives (3-6)	STAT (3) Research Design. (3) Electives (6-9)
Seminar	NTDT665 (1)	NTDT665 (1)
Thesis/Field Study	NTDT869 (6)	NTDT669 (3)
TOTAL CREDITS	(31)	(31)
OTHER	Thesis Defense/Oral Exam	Comprehensive Exam

* Requiring Biochemistry as a prerequisite

THESIS OPTION

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

THESIS OPTION

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

I. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/POLICIES

An advanced degree, thesis option, at the University of Delaware in Human Nutrition implies in-depth attention to an area of the field and also involves a research program resulting in a thesis. Prior course work and experiences of the candidate and the focus of courses and thesis in the graduate program should build and complement each other and direct the candidate’s preparation towards his/her future goals.

The evaluation of eligibility for admission is done by a human nutrition graduate program committee. The prerequisite courses listed below should be completed prior to initiating the human nutrition graduate program. Specific prerequisites as conditions of acceptance to regular or provisional status will be considered in context of the total application credentials. Any course deficits should be completed during the first year of graduate study.

A. Credentials to be supplied:

Application form, transcript(s) of all undergraduate and post-baccalaureate course work completed, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores, TOEFL scores where appropriate, three references from individuals able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for successful graduate work, rank in class (if available).

Applicants to the MS with dietetic internship certificate subplan must complete both the application to the graduate program and the dietetic internship application. In addition to the above credentials, applicants should also meet the following admission requirements:

· Verification Statement of completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics

· Medical Nutrition Therapy Course within four years of application

· Biochemistry course within five years of application

· Recent relevant work experience beyond what is required for undergraduate course requirements

B. Regular status requires:

1. Minimum Graduate Record Exam Scores (GRE’s) of 1000 (total for Verbal and Quantitative scores).

2. Overall undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.

3. GPA of 3.0 or higher in major.

4. International students applying for a teaching assistantship must report a paper-based TOEFL score of at least 600 (250 or better on the computer-based TOEFL, 100 or better iBT-based TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of at least 45. A score of 575 or better (231 or better on the computer-based TOEFL and 90 or better iBT-based TOEFL) is required for international students who do not apply for a teaching assistantship.

For students emphasizing the nutritional sciences, prerequisite courses to regular status are: human or animal physiology, inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry (preferable with lab), and one course in human nutrition with a biochemistry prerequisite. Students wishing to pursue thesis research topics related to social science aspects of nutrition and food habits should have some courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology, etc.

C. Provisional status may be designated if:

1. The baccalaureate degree is still in progress at the time the applicant’s credentials are reviewed. Admission to regular status is contingent on successful completion of the baccalaureate degree.

2. Prerequisite courses are incomplete. Any course deficits should be completed during the first year of graduate study.

Provisional status will be changed to regular status when all the contingencies set at admission have been satisfied. To change status, the student must complete a Graduate Student Change of Status form.

Students on provisional status are not eligible for tuition scholarships or graduate teaching assistantships.

D. Application Deadlines:

The general university deadline for application submission is December 1 for spring admission, July 1 for fall admission. Early submission of application is recommended, especially if you would like to be considered for a teaching or research assistantship.

The application deadline for MS with dietetic internship certificate subplan is January 15 of each year.

II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. Program requirements for thesis option without dietetic internship certificate subplan

Minimum total credits – 31*: Credits

NTDT Graduate Courses 9-13**

Non-NTDT Graduate Courses 12-15***

NTDT869 – Thesis 6****

NTDT665 – Seminar 1

*Includes completion of one credit of nutrition program seminar. Attendance and participation are required each semester seminar is offered, but only one semester is taken for credit.

**NTDT Requirements: NTDT611, NTDT630

***Non-NTDT requirements: CHEM527 or equivalent and at least three credits of coursework in Statistics and three credits of coursework in Research Methods/Design;

e. g., FREC608 Research Methods.

****These six credits may be spread out over multiple semesters.

MS/DI Program DELETED

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

NON-THESIS OPTION

I. ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS/POLICIES

An advanced degree, non-thesis option, at the University of Delaware in Human Nutrition implies in-depth attention to an area of the field and also involves a Scholarly Project. Prior course work and experiences of the candidate and the focus of courses and field study/theoretical paper in the human nutrition graduate program should build and complement each other and direct the candidate’s preparation towards his/her future goals.

The evaluation of eligibility for admission is done by a nutrition faculty review committee. The prerequisite courses listed below should be completed prior to initiating the human nutrition graduate program. Specific prerequisites as conditions of acceptance to regular or provisional status will be considered in context of the total application credentials. Any course deficits should be completed during the first year of graduate study.

A. Credentials to be supplied:

· Verification Statement of completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics

· Medical Nutrition Therapy Course within four years of application

· Biochemistry course within five years of application

· Recent relevant work experience beyond what is required for undergraduate course requirements

B. Regular status requires:

1. Minimum Graduate Record Exam Scores (GRE’s) of 1000 (total for Verbal and Quantitative scores).

2. Overall undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.

3. GPA of 3.0 or higher in major.

4. International students applying for a teaching assistantship must report a paper-based TOEFL score of at least 600 (250 or better on the computer-based TOEFL and 100 or better iBT-based TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of at least 45. A score of 575 or better (231 or better on the computer-based TOEFL and 90 or better iBT-based TOEFL) is required for international students who do not apply for a teaching assistantship.

C. Provisional status may be designated if:

2. Prerequisite courses are incomplete. Any course deficits should be completed during the first year of graduate study.

Provisional status will be changed to regular status when all the contingencies set at admission have been satisfied. To change status the student must complete a Graduate Student Change of Status form

Students on provisional status are not eligible for tuition scholarships or graduate teaching assistantships.

D. Application Deadlines:

The application deadline for MS with dietetic internship certificate subplan is January 15 of each year.

II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. Program requirements for non- thesis option without dietetic internship certificate subplan

Minimum total credits – 31*: Credits

NTDT Graduate Courses 12-16**

Non-NTDT Graduate Courses 12-15***

NTDT 669 – Scholarly Project 3****

NTDT 665 – Seminar 1

*Includes completion of 1 credit of nutrition program seminar. (Attendance and participation are required each semester seminar is offered, but only 1 semester is taken for credit.)

**NTDT Requirements: NTDT611, NTDT630

***Non-NTDT requirements: three credits of coursework in Statistics and three credits of coursework in Research Methods/Design; e.g., FREC608 Research Methods.

****These three credits may be spread out over multiple semesters.