2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 293 C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Farquhar Honors College, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, and Shepard Broad College of Law. Students are bound by the curricula published in the catalog that is in effect the semester they enter the university. The NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog is published by the College of Undergraduate Studies. For questions and comments about the catalog, contact: College of Undergraduate Studies Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-7015 • cous@nova.edu The remainder of the information in this section of the handbook pertains to students in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration (RDN) and the Functional and Herbal Therapy Graduate Certificate. Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.) Program Mission The Mission of the Master of Science in Nutrition is to develop a cadre of interprofessional leaders who integrate and promote the role of nutrition in a dynamic and changing global society. Program Goals • Prepare graduates who demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems in the nutritional sciences. • Prepare graduates who formulate and communicate nutrition information using effective strategies, advocacy, and integrated systems of care. • Prepare graduates who apply concepts of social influence, cultural competence, and environmental dimensions of nutrition within the community. • Prepare graduates who promote health and well-being throughout the life course by applying knowledge of human metabolism and nutrient functions, assessment techniques, and emerging evidence to inform practice. Program Director Stephanie N. Petrosky, M.H.A., RDN, LDN, FAND Chair, Department of Nutrition Director, Master of Science in Nutrition Program Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Room 2278/Ext. 21597 • spetrosky@nova.edu