New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 7 courses 54 total credits
The interdisciplinary PhD program in Nutrition and Dietetics provides broad training in education, specialization, and research theory and applications. The program is designed specifically to meet the needs of employed professionals who desire further education to advance in their careers or to develop a career in academia and research. The program prepares graduates for teaching, research, administrative, and leadership positions in academic, public health, government, industry, and other institutions. The PhD program is small and highly selective. Within the programβs overall structure, students are encouraged to select specific courses, course sequences, and dissertation proposal and research topics that meet their individual interests and goals. Students may be eligible for the MPhil degree award upon completion of all coursework and an approved dissertation proposal. Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
| Cognate Study (by advisement) | 6 credits |
| Research Electives | 15 credits |
| Specialization Research Course (by advisement) | 3 credits |
| Dissertation Proposal Seminar | 3 credits |
| Departmental Doctoral Seminar | 3 credits |
| Specialization Requirements | 18 credits |
1st Semester/TermCredits
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR-GE 2139 | Advanced Nutrition: Protein, Fats & Carbs | 3 |
| APSTA-GE 2001 | Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I | 3 |
2nd Semester/Term
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR-GE 2144 | Advanced Nutrition: Vitamins & Minerals | 3 |
| APSTA-GE 2002 | Applied Linear Modeling for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 3 |
3rd Semester/Term
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSTA-GE 2003 | Interm Quantitative Methods: General Linear Model | 3 |
4th Semester/Term
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RESCH-GE 3001 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar | 3 |
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