Applied Nutrition, M.S.A.N. – Pre-Dietetics

Contact

Grace Violette-Hill, MS, RD
Director, Clinical Dietetics
gviolette1@une.edu

Mission

The mission of the UNE Master of Science in Applied Nutrition program is to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the field of nutrition, to advance knowledge and expand skills that promote excellence and innovation in all areas of nutrition practice, and to emphasize evidence-based best practices to support the well-being and health outcomes of individuals, families, and communities through education, research, and scholarship.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Program Description

Students in the M.S.A.N. Pre-Dietetics program will develop skills in and an understanding of multiple competency areas of nutrition study and practice. Upon successful completion of the requirements to enter the UNE Dietetics program, the student may change major into the Dietetics program, or they may choose to remain in the Pre-Dietetics program and choose electives dependent on their individualized course of study. This program allows the student to take the requisite first-year classes and then diversify their educational plan of study to best meet their personal and professional needs.

Transfer Credit

Upon acceptance, students may apply to transfer up to three courses (maximum of nine credits) into the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition program.

To request consideration for transfer credit, a student must provide an official transcript and a course syllabus for each course. Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the College of Professional Studies based on specific program details listed below. Requests for approval of transfer credit should be submitted to and will be granted at the discretion of the Program Director.

Transfer courses must:

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Be classified as graduate level.
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Have been taken within five years of application.

Have been completed with a grade of B or better.

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Be worth three credits
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Be equivalent to one of the required program courses or an elective course that meets the goals of the student’s education.

Experiential Credit

The M.S.A.N. program does not grant academic credit for life experiences or previous work experience.

Admissions

See Online Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.

Curricular Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Program Required Courses
APN 505	Applied Anatomy and Physiology	3
APN 510	Applied Nutrition Biochemistry	3
APN 515	Applied Food Innovation	3
or APN 520	Foundations of Nutrition Care and Medical Nutrition Therapy
APN 600	Trends & Issues in Nutrition	3
APN 604	Nutrition Across the Lifespan	3
APN 610	Research Methods	3
APN 615	Nutrition and Metabolism	3
APN 620	Nutrition Education and Health Behavior Change	3
APN 625	Nutrition Practice for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	3
or APN 734	Nutrition Leadership, Community Nutrition and Wellness
APN 755	Applied Nutrition Capstone	3
APN 775	Advanced Nutrition Research	3
Twelve credits of any 700-level or higher course with an APN prefix		12
Total Hours		45

Academic and Technical Standards

Minimum Grade Point Average

Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.

Graduation

Candidates must fulfill all program requirements and are required to earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to graduate. All students must file an Application to Graduate with the Registrar’s Office via UNE Compass. Please see our Graduation FAQ for complete instructions and the answers to frequently asked questions.

Program Goals

Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Program Goals

Graduates of the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Program will:

Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and apply complex nutrition concepts to a wide variety of individuals, communities, and organizations.
Use evidence-based knowledge to inform best practices in nutrition professions.
Provide leadership and innovation to the nutrition profession, facilitating the growth and application of best practices in the field to our region and globally.
Utilize theories of health behavior and the translation of theory into practice as a valuable tool in public health, community, and clinical nutrition settings.

Objectives in Support in the Goals of the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Program