MSFN - Functional Nutrition (MS)

Graduates will demonstrate expert knowledge relevant to:

• Analyzing current literature and evidence-based research to identify best practices in functional nutrition for health promotion and disease prevention

• Demonstrating a personalized nutrition approach with consideration of individual’s symptoms, food choices, nutrient intake, lifestyle, environmental, and metabolic differences for optimal health, wellness, and human performance goals

• Evaluating and applying emerging tools, technology, and assessments for use in functional nutrition education and practice

• Developing effective written and oral communication skills to translate and disseminate nutrition expertise

To be eligible for the Master of Science in Functional Nutrition degree, students at Parker University must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete 30 credit hours of graduate study (24 credits must be earned at Parker University)

• Complete the course of study required for the Master of Science in Functional Nutrition with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale

• Complete the degree requirements with no more than two courses with a grade of “C”