122 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Nutrition Program • GRE: score of 306 (new format) • Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): score of at least 500 in the reading section • A merican College Test (ACT): score of at least 20 on the verbal section • Duolingo English Proficiency: score of at least 100 Test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to the center you applied to. Proof of English language competency can also be in the form of successful completion of a degree at an approved U.S. institution of higher education. Tuition and Fees Tuition for 2023–2024 will be posted on our website (osteopathic.nova.edu/ms-nutrition). NSU students are required to maintain health insurance. Fees are applied, unless waived by the student, who has obtained coverage elsewhere. An NSU Student Services Fee of $300 (less than 4 credit hours) or $600 (4 credit hours or more) per semester, not to exceed $1,800 annually is also required. An Osteopathic General Access Fee of $145 is required each year. All tuition and fees are subject to change by NSU’s Board of Trustees without notice. Assessment of Prior Learning Applicants or enrollees of the M.S. in Nutrition may petition for a maximum of 6 transfer credit hours toward their degree based on assessment of prior learning. Eligible courses should be completed within three years from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of B (80 percent) or better and must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the program, as determined by the curriculum review and faculty approval process. Transfer course grades are not calculated in the student’s grade point average for the program. An accepted applicant to the program who wishes to receive transfer credit must submit a signed, written request and the appropriate verification documents (e.g., official transcripts, syllabi, and catalogs) to the program director. Professional experiences can be evaluated through a portfolio process that allows the student the opportunity to demonstrate the targeted course competencies. Students can work with the program office to submit a formal request. Graduation Requirements Current graduation requirements for the M.S. in Nutrition can be found in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook at nova.edu/publications/kpcom -student-handbook/. Curriculum Requirements The curriculum has been developed to include education and communication, interprofessional care, research, and nutrition leadership. The didactic courses will be offered online using synchronous meetings hosted by faculty members (using NSU’s web-based learning management system), as well as on-site. Courses will incorporate the most recent technologies, such as webinars, class polling, video capture, and other interactive modalities. Curriculum outlines of the general program and specific concentrations are provided in the next section. The Master of Science in Nutrition Professional Practice Concentration has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as the only pathway by which candidates are qualified to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. The Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) has approved a general degree program to meet the educational requirements to qualify for the credential of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). Graduate Certificate in Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy The Graduate Certificate in Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy is designed for practicing health professionals to understand the tenets of herbal and functional nutrition in a systems-based approach. The program’s courses highlight functionality of body systems, etiology of diseases, toxic reactions of herbs, interactions with medications, herbal therapy for special populations, dietary approaches to imbalances in the body, and the roles of health care professionals in educating patients. Graduates gain additional practice competencies and skills to integrate valuable information into the care of patients. Criteria for admission are as follows: • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a scale of 4.0 is preferred. • T he applicant must be a practicing health-related professional or enrolled with qualifying credentials within a professional program. Applicants must provide the following: • a completed application form • o fficial transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional colleges attended • a nonrefundable application fee of $50
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