Master Food Nutrition Degree

Program Description

The M.F.N. degree requires a minimum of 31 semester hours including 15 credit hours of FN core coursework, 12 credit hours of electives, and 4 credit hours of culminating experience. Students can choose from a thesis (Plan I) or non-thesis (Plan II) culminating experience. Students under Plan I must complete a formal thesis and pass an oral examination on the thesis. Students under Plan II can choose from three non-thesis options based on their professional pathway, including (1) an applied master’s project while enrolled in FN 6900 for a total of 4 credits, or (2) comprehensive exam which requires 3 credits of FN graduate coursework and 1 credit of FN 6980, or (3) those concurrently completing the BGSU dietetic internship can complete a portfolio experience to prepare for entry into the field as a registered dietitian nutritionist which requires completion of 4 credits of FN 6960.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MFN graduate degree, graduates are expected to be able to:

• Integrate requirements, bioavailability, and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients and their relationships in health and disease.
• Assess the pathophysiology and role of nutrition and food constituents in the prevention and treatment of major disease states.
• Create a community nutrition education program that includes evidence-based theories of nutrition education and principles of program evaluation.
• Integrate evidence-based practice of nutrition and health to advocate for nutrition policy.  
• Evaluate research design, methods, and select appropriate statistical analysis for a variety of projects.
• Develop effective oral and written communications pertinent to food and nutrition.

Requirements for the MFN may be completed on the BGSU campus or through distance education with online courses. If interested in the online program, applicants will choose the eCampus program when applying. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

CURRICULUM CHECKSHEET

SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY

CULMINATING EXPERIENCE OPTIONS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Graduate Coordinator:
Kerri Knippen, PhD, RDN, LD, BC-ADM, FAND
122  Health & Human Services
419-372-8316
kknippe@bgsu.edu