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MCN for Health Professionals Track
Required Credits
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Types of Courses
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Semester
Credit Hours
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Clinical Nutrition : Students may choose to fulfill the 6 credit hours from the list of CN course descriptions listed below the sample curriculum sequence.
General Electives: Students may choose to fulfill the 12 credit hours from either CN Electives or courses available through other departments and schools. CN Elective course descriptions are listed below the sample curriculum sequence. Other departments and schools offer courses on a variety of topics, including evidence-based medicine, clinical pathology, pharmacology, health promotion/disease prevention, clinical research, and public health.
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Required Courses
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18
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Clinical Nutrition Electives
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6
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General Electives
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12
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TOTAL
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36
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Please note: This track allows flexibility in the course load and sequence and this is a sample only.
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1st Fall
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1st Spring
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1st Summer
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Course
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Hrs
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Course
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Hrs
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Course
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Hrs
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CN 5310
Nutrition Care Process
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3
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CN 5311
MNT* in Chronic Care
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3
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CN 5312
MNT* in Acute Care
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3
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CN 5340
Nutrition in Metabolism
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3
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HCS 5330
Health Care Research
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3
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CN 5002 Special Topics
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1
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CN 5002 Special Topics
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1
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CN 5002 Special Topics
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1
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Total Hours
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7
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7
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4
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*MNT=Medical Nutrition Therapy
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2nd Fall
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2nd Spring
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2nd Summer
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Course
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Hrs
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Course
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Hrs
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Course
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Hrs
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CN 5390
Nutrition Research
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3
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General Elective
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3
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General Elective
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3
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CN Elective
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3
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General Elective
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3
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General Elective
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3
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9 |
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6 |
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3 |
*MNT=Medical Nutrition Therapy
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CN 5310 Nutrition Care Process (Required Course)
The student is introduced to the role of registered dietitian in the nutrition care process and evidence-based practice. The Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics will be covered. Assessment of nutritional status, differentiation of nutrition diagnoses and creation of problem, etiology, signs and symptoms statements will be included. Skill will be developed in basing interventions and evaluation on the nutrition diagnoses.
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CN 5311 Medical Nutrition Therapy in Chronic Care (Required Course)
The role of food, nutrition and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease prevention will be discussed. The focus will be on obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some gastrointestinal disorders. Related pathophysiology and pharmacology will be covered.
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CN 5312 Medical Nutrition Therapy in Acute Care (Required Course)
Students will apply the nutrition care process in providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patients with significant needs for nutrition support, including those with diseases of the gastro-intestinal and renal systems, HIV, cancer or trauma. Related pathophysiology and pharmacology will be integrated as disease states are covered.
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HCS 5330 Health Care Research (Required Course)
This course provides an overview of the research process with focus on evidence-based health-care research. Lecture topics include critical literature evaluation, research theory, measurement, design, statistical analysis, and interpretation. Small-group sessions with research advisors emphasize practical application of research concepts and foster project development.
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CN 5340 Nutrition in Metabolism (Required Course)
Nutritional science concepts will be presented within the context of human metabolism. In providing the scientific foundation for nutrition therapy, this course will cover nutrient functions, bioavailability, clinical signs of inadequate and excessive intake, and biochemical methods of evaluating status. Achieving nutritional requirements from food and/or supplements will be addressed with attention to emerging issues related to nutrigenomics.
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CN 5390 Nutrition Research (Required Course)
This course meets the research requirement for the Master’s in Clinical Nutrition. In this course students complete one of three types of research projects: 1) a clinical study, usually in conjunction with a larger, on-going research study; 2) an evidence-based review of literature that results in recommendations for clinical practice; or 3) a clinical outcomes study. The research may be completed individually or by a small group of students.
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Clinical Nutrition and General Electives can be selected from the following courses:
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CN 5002 Special Topics
This course is designed to provide the most recent scientific information on issues of current concern, such as weight management, women's health, critical care or metabolism.
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CN 5202 Special Topics in Sports Nutrition
This course will cover nutritional aspects pertinent for the elite athlete and the active adult or adolescent. Topics include fluids, carbohydrates, protein, health assessment, weight management, vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements. Issues related to special populations will be addressed, including vegetarianism, diabetes and the female athlete triad.
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CN 5223 Nutrition in Media Communications *Available starting Fall 2011
Students will develop skill in translating scientific nutrition statements into meaningful messages for the mass media and the lay consumer. They will produce well written educational materials that promote health, wellness and positive lifestyle choices.
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CN 5233 Business of Health Care *Available starting Fall 2011
This course applies principles of management and business theory to the delivery of health care. Content covered includes cost-benefit analysis, billing and reimbursement for health care services, analysis of financial data, fiscal accountability, and development of business plans and budgets.
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CN 5242 Nutrition in Aging
This course will present overall biologic, social and behavioral aspects of aging in addition to prevention and treatment of age-related chronic diseases and conditions. Nutrition needs in aging, altered by physiology, lifestyle and socio-cultural factors will be studied. The continuum of health services emerging to meet the needs of aging adults will be reviewed along with the integration of nutrition services in promoting optimal interdisciplinary health outcomes.
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CN 5313 Medical Nutrition Therapy in Pediatrics *Available starting Fall 2011
This course will apply principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of infants, children and adolescents. Students will use growth charts to assess and interpret growth status of pediatric patients. Selection and use of specialized infant formulas to promote appropriate growth in children with a variety of chronic and acute conditions, including genetic disorders will be covered.
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CN 5332 Food Service Management
This course will cover management of resources in the procurement, production, distribution and service in food service systems. Development of menus for a variety of group settings will be presented with attention to culture, nutritional needs, culinary skills and resource allocation. Policies and procedures, marketing, and government regulations will be included.
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CN 5341 Nutrition in Growth and Development
Normal nutrition needs during growth and development from preconception through adolescence will be covered. Sociological and environmental aspects that influence the outcome of pregnancy are explored. Students will become acquainted with the benefits of breast feeding and learn how to promote breast feeding by recognizing reliable resources for new mothers. Appropriate progression of feeding from infancy throughout childhood is addressed with an introduction to use of growth charts for assessing growth of infants and children.
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