Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion Doctoral Studies
Students may pursue a doctoral degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Food Science and Technology or Nutrition. A Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, Food Science, or related areas will be considered to meet the prerequisites for study toward an advanced degree. Students from other disciplines may be required to take leveling courses generally not to exceed 15 semester hours.
Food Science and Technology
The Ph.D. program in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Food Science and Technology is designed for individuals with graduate or B.S. degrees in related sciences who want to gain more in-depth research and academic experience. The minimum number of coursework hours for a Ph.D. student varies according to the specific requirements of the department and the student’s needs but usually requires a minimum of 60 hours of coursework beyond the B.S. degree.
Nutrition
A student pursing the Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Nutrition selects courses in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion and in Biochemistry and Statistics. A Master of Science in Nutrition or Health Promotion will be considered to meet the prerequisites for study towards a doctorate. A student from other disciplines may be required to take leveling courses generally not to exceed 15 semester hours.
Health Promotion
Ph.D. students in Agricultural and Extension Education may select an emphasis in health promotion by taking courses in the Health Promotion curriculum. These courses must be approved by the minor professor. This program is designed to equip students for careers as public health educators, health promotion specialists, and health scientists. Students in this emphasis may sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam offered by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (www.nchec.org) when they have successfully completed at least 25 hours in the Health Promotion area.