Academic Programs

Masters Program:

Nutrition Students selecting the Nutrition specialization will develop skills and knowledge in areas such as nutritional needs across the lifespan, the role of nutrition in disease prevention and health promotion, therapeutic diets, and food safety. Career opportunities exist in a wide range of settings, including local hospitals, government ministries, clinics, schools, and private sector organizations.

Environmental Health Students in the Environmental Health specialization will have an interest in applied science and environmental management. Careers involve gathering and interpreting information, as well as regulation and inspection in schools, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, industries and a variety of other locations, with the aim of creating and sustaining a healthy environment for all.

Health Education and Promotion The focus of this specialization is the health status of individuals and communities and the wide variety of policies and activities that are designed to create awareness of health issues, prevent illness, and improve health status. Knowledge and skills are developed which enable graduates to work effectively with decision makers, professionals and others in the community to analyze health issues and problems in different settings and create and manage programs to enhance health and well-being.

Minor in Applied Psychology Taking a minor in Applied Psychology enables students to understand and appreciate how their own behavior and that of others is shaped by biological, social, environmental, and psychological factors; understand and display empathic counseling techniques; utilize appropriate interventions for presenting concerns while taking into account individual and environmental factors; and understand the complexity of people within systems such as families, organizations, and groups. These critical thinking and personal development outcomes align with those outlined by the University.