The graduate concentration in Nutrition at Jacksonville State University is designed to prepare students for advanced study in nutrition and future employment in the field of nutrition and related careers in wellness and corporate fitness. Special attention is also given to knowledge and skills necessary for students preparing for the ISSN Certified Sport Nutrition exam and potentially preparing for a program leading to becoming a Registered Dietitian. The Nutrition program prepares graduates for interaction with both healthy active populations and populations that are affected by chronic diseases (e.g., CVD, diabetes) and the impact of nutritional interventions in these populations.
Application Deadlines
Deadline dates for applications and receipt of all required application materials are one month prior to the start of the semester. If applications are submitted within a month of the start day, the Graduate School will make every effort to process them before the start of the semester. However, there is no guarantee the student will be admitted and able to register for courses.
Application Materials Required for the MSE in Physical Education with a Concentration in Nutrition
Applicants for a master’s degree education program must submit all of the following documentation to Graduate Admissions to be considered for admission:
Graduate Admissions
Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, Alabama 36265-1602
- Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
- Non-refundable $35 application processing fee.
- Official transcripts from the baccalaureate degree awarding institution and all transcripts from institutions where post-baccalaureate work has been completed. To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a degree from an institutionally accredited institution or its foreign equivalent. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university.)
- International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.
Admission Requirements for the MSE in Physical Education with a Concentration in Nutrition
Applicants who meet the general admission requirements to graduate studies are eligible for admission to the MSE Physical Education degree with a concentration in Nutrition (non-professional educator certification). All applications are reviewed by graduate faculty for admission approval into the program.
A degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, or a closely related field is required for admission into the Nutrition Concentration.
Completion of undergraduate deficiencies may be required to meet program admission.
Applicants must meet one of the following admission requirements:
Unconditional Admission
- Applicants may be eligible for unconditional admission to the program with a GPA on the initial undergraduate degree of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
Conditional Admission
- Applicants may be eligible for conditional admission to the program with a GPA on the initial undergraduate degree of at least 2.50 to 2.74 on a 4.00 scale.
Students Seeking to Pursue the Master of Science in Education Following Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition prior to seeking admission to the Master of Science in Education in Physical Education with a concentration in Nutrition may be unconditionally admitted if they have at least a 3.0 GPA on all graduate certificate hours attempted. The minimum undergraduate GPA threshold requirements will be waived for those applicants seeking entry following completion of the graduate certificate.
Applicants who are granted conditional admission must achieve a GPA of at least 3.00 on the first 12 graduate hours attempted. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the student being dropped from graduate studies.
Minimum Requirements for the MSE in Physical Education - Nutrition
An overall 3.00 GPA is required on all coursework attempted for the master’s degree. Transfer credit cannot be used to raise the GPA to the required 3.00. This program does not lead to teacher certification.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| HPE 5892 | Diversity Issues and Trends in Wellness and Sport Studies | 3 |
| HPE 5240 | Law and Ethics in Wellness and Sports Studies | 3 |
| HPE 5337 | Applied Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| HPE 5702 | Research in Wellness and Sports Studies | 3 |
| Nutrition Concentration | ||
| HPE 5334 | Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
| or HPE 5338 | Applied Exercise Physiology II | |
| HPE 5336 | Diet and Performance | 3 |
| HPE 5880 | Directed Studies in Wellness and Sports Studies | 3 |
| FCS 5536 | Advanced Nutritional Therapy | 3 |
| FCS 5537 | Advanced Methods of Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| FCS 5538 | Critical Issues in Nutrition and Food Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
30 Graduate Semester Hours Required for this Degree
Graduation
All students must apply for graduation by the given deadline of the semester in which they plan to graduate. Please see the Graduation and Comprehensive Exam section of this catalog for more information.