Integrative Nutrition, MS (Online)
CBU's fully online MS in Integrative Nutrition graduate program takes a whole-person approach, teaching students about the role of nutrition in health maintenance, the treatment of disease and disease prevention.
Program Intro
CBU's online master's in integrative nutrition program will go beyond basic dietary guidelines by incorporating digestive health and root causes for imbalance, while looking at environmental impact, genetic predisposition, physiological and psychological factors for disease. Through courses in integrative nutrition, current topics in integrative nutrition and research in integrative nutrition, CBU's online integrative nutrition graduate program will teach students an integrative approach to the use of food, supplements and other scientifically responsible complementary practices to help promote a state of wellness.
*with a full-time course load
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Why Earn Your MS in Integrative Nutrition (Online) at CBU?
Taught By Research-Oriented Faculty
With a whole-person approach, students will learn about the role of nutrition in health maintenance, the treatment of disease and disease prevention from highly published, research-oriented faculty with interests in an integrative and functional approach to nutrition education.
Strong Academic Preparation
Students will develop communication, teamwork, management and problem-solving skills that are essential to a career in foods manufacturing, food service, community health and medical nutrition.
Learn Flexibly Online, On Your Schedule
- Accelerated, asynchronous courses offered online (some in-person requirements).
Program Details
Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the MS in Integrative Nutrition degree, graduates will be able to:
- Applies foundational science to food and nutrition knowledge to meet the needs of individuals, groups and organizations
- Applies and integrates client/patient-centered principles and competent nutrition and dietetics practice to ensure positive outcomes
- Applies food systems principles and management skills to ensure safe and efficient delivery of food and water
- Applies community and population nutrition health theories when providing support to community of population nutrition programs
- Demonstrates leadership, business, and management principles of guide practice and achieve operational goals
- Integrates evident-informed practice, research principles and critical thinking into practice
- Demonstrates professional behaviors and effective communication in all nutrition and dietetic interactions
- Integrates foundational principles of nutrition science with a Christian worldview
NFS 510: Advanced Nutritional Counseling and Education
Students will learn advanced communication skills and topics in dietetics; use of appropriate education theory, techniques, and media in nutrition education, counseling theories and negotiation, interviewing, and counseling skills in individual and group counseling will be emphasized.
NFS 530: Principles of Integrative and Functional Nutrition
This course will expand upon the knowledge of basic nutrition science and emphasizes integrative and functional approach to nutrition. The course reviews the fundamental principles and perspectives of conventional, traditional, integrative, and functional medical models to identify best practices for nutritional care. Concepts and tools used within these practices and how they align with the integrative practitioner’s goal for personalized, whole-person, relationship-centered, and environmentally sensitive care will be discussed.
NFS 580: Nutrigenomics
This course discusses the interaction between nutrients and other dietary bioactives on gene expression. The course explores understanding of how nutrients interact with the genome and the mechanism of action of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements in cells. Novel treatment of important diseases may be addressed through improved nutrition or the development of targeted health promoting foods and beverages. Students will learn about the current technologies and genetics testing modalities.
Associate Professor of Nutrition & Food Sciences Office Phone: 951-552-8458 Professor of Public Health Office Phone: 951-552-8669 Assistant Professor of Nutrition Office Phone: 951-552-8038
Akua Amankwaah, PhD, RDN
E-mail: aamankwaah@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus, H136
Janet Bonome, DrPH
Associate Dean, College of Health Science
Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences
E-mail: jbonome@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus, H140
Natalie Reed, MS
Program Director, Integrative Nutrition/RD program
E-mail: nreed@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus, H137
- Is the MSIN Online program ACEND accredited?
Yes, the MSIN program has received ACEND accreditation. - How are the 1000 hours of supervised practice completed?
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 supervised practice hours within the scope of community, food service, clinical, and elective practicum settings. The CBU MS Integrative Nutrition program director works hand in hand with organization preceptors to solidify placement for students. - What settings can the 1000 hours of supervised practice be completed at?
Practicum sites include hospitals, acute care settings, outpatient practices, pediatric clinics, school sites, and more.
CBU’s Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition has received ACEND* accreditation.
Contact Dr. Janet Bonome at jbonome@calbaptist.edu for more information.
*The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics (see https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accreditation-standards-fees-and-policies/future-education-model-standards-and-templates-v2022). These accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.
As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.
| Application Deadlines | Fall |
|---|---|
| Priority | October 1 |
| Standard | February 1 |
Career Possibilities
- Clinical Nutritionist
- Nutrition Educator
- Health and Wellness Coach
*Some career options may require further education.
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