Course variations

Course summary

The Program in Nutrition and the Program in Applied Physiology offer a joint course of study leading to a 50-53 point Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition (APN). In addition to the core courses in nutrition, students are required to take a core of courses in applied physiology (see section below on APN for more details). The program prepares students to provide individual counseling and group education in nutrition and exercise and to design and implement exercise and nutrition programs in weight control centers, work sites, fitness centers, health centers, schools, and hospitals.

Program modules

All of the M.S. degrees require completion of the following core courses:HBSV 4010 Food, nutrition and behavior,HBSV 4013 Nutritional ecology,HBSV 4014 Community nutrition,HBSV 4034 Diet Therapy,HBSV 5010 Advanced nutrition I,HBSV 5011 Advanced nutrition II,HBSV 5013 Strategies for nutrition education and health behavior change,HBSV 5014 Analysis of the current literature and research in nutrition,HBSV 5015 Nutritional epidemiology,HBSV 5034 Clinical nutrition,HBSV 5036 Nutrition counseling,HBSS 6100 Measurement and Program Evaluation OR HBSN 5040 Research Methods in Health and Behavior Studies OR BBSR 5582 Research Design in Movement Sciences,HBSV 5231-33 Extended fieldwork* OR Dietetic Internship Program.

Entry requirement for international students

Prerequisites for the Master's Degree: Human Physiology I and II (2 semesters with labs) or 2 semesters of biology with labs plus 1 semester of human physiology without lab, General/Inorganic Chemistry with lab (1 comprehensive semester), Organic Chemistry with lab (1 comprehensive semester), Biochemistry without lab (1 comprehensive semester), Statistics, Basic/Introductory Nutrition.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Department name

Teachers College, Department of Health and Behavior Studies