Army_MPN List of Required Courses.pdf

This document is a curriculum outline for a Master's Program in Nutrition, detailing a six-semester academic progression. The curriculum consists of 56 total credit hours spread across six semesters, with courses including Advanced Energy Metabolism, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Research Methods, Leadership, Public Health, Exercise Physiology, Performance Nutrition, and Experiential Practice. Each semester ranges from 9-13 credit hours, with increasing Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) hours that progress from 100 in the first semester to 350 in the final semester, indicating an intensive, hands-on learning approach with laboratory components integrated into most courses.

The curriculum is structured to progressively build students' knowledge and skills, starting with foundational courses in the first semesters and advancing to specialized topics like Military Nutrition Operations, Human Performance Optimization, and Organizational Stewardship in later semesters. Courses include both theoretical and practical components, with many classes featuring laboratory components, suggesting a comprehensive approach to nutrition education that combines scientific understanding with practical application. The program appears designed to prepare students for advanced roles in nutrition, potentially with a focus on military or performance-related nutrition contexts.