GPN Curriculum.pdf

The document is a curriculum outline for the US Military-Baylor University Graduate Program starting January 2019, detailing a comprehensive nutrition-focused graduate program structured in three phases. The curriculum consists of two semesters in Phase 1 (January-August) with a total of 47 course hours, covering advanced topics such as Biochemistry, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Research Methods, Nutrition in Stability Operations, and Force Health Protection. Phase 2 includes a 9-hour Master's Research Project from October to September, providing students with an opportunity to conduct independent research in the field of military nutrition.

The first semester (January-April) includes 8 courses totaling 25 hours, focusing on scientific and nutritional foundations, including Effective Scientific Writing and Current Issues in Nutrition. The second semester (May-August) comprises 7 courses totaling 22 hours, with an emphasis on advanced nutrition applications, critical care, performance nutrition, and leadership development. Courses like Advanced Nutrition and Critical Care, Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism, and Leader and Management Development prepare students for specialized roles in military healthcare settings, particularly in nutrition and performance optimization.