Add a master's degree in human nutrition to your plate and open the door to a broad range of fulfilling career paths in a growing field.
Why Earn a Master's in Human Nutrition?
The field of nutrition is a growing one, offering a wide choice of career opportunities to those with a master's degree in nutrition.
By studying developmental nutrition and nutritional therapeutics, you'll learn how patients with various medical profiles and lifestyles can improve their health through nutrition. Nutritionists are found in a variety of institutions and positions, from advising the parents of children with nutrient deficiencies to assisting people achieve healthy weight loss.
A master’s degree will prepare you for specialized and/or management roles in healthcare, and is also an education requirement for state licensure when becoming a registered dietitian or certified nutritionist.
Why Study Human Nutrition at CSUN?
A Well-rounded Education
Our program offers two options: human nutrition and dietetic internship. You'll increase your knowledge in your selected area while also taking a breadth of courses in nutrition-related topics. The result: a well-rounded education and knowledge base.
Research
You'll study the principles of rigorous research design, statistical methods and ethical conduct in research studies. You'll learn to design and evaluate nutrition interventions using evidenced-based practice and apply your knowledge across diverse populations.
A Global Focus
You'll develop an understanding of policy and program development and leadership and learn to evaluate current U.S. and global nutrition trends. With the knowledge you gain of macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, you'll be prepared to make recommendations for health promotion and disease prevention.
What You'll Learn
Our curriculum is dynamic and offers two options: human nutrition and dietetic internship. Students choosing either option share a grounding in core courses such as:
- Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement
- Nutrient and Drug Interactions
- Food and Nutrition Policies and Regulations
- Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism
- Carbohydrate, Lipid and Protein Metabolism
- Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
- Research Methods
This option includes courses such as:
- Fundamentals in Counseling and Guidance
- Readings in Human Nutrition
- Ethics and Social Justice in Human Nutrition
- Leadership/Professional Competencies for Health and Human Development Disciplines
- Seminar: Epidemiology
Courses for this option include:
- Practicum in Nutrition Therapy
- Practicum in Food Service Systems Management
- Practicum in Community Nutrition
- Seminar for Dietetic Interns
Careers & Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Our graduates find employment in diverse careers in many settings, including hospitals, community health settings. culinary and food industries, government and nonprofit organizations, and academia. Below are sample job titles and some of the places our graduates work.
Job Titles
- Dietitian
- Nutrition Educator
- Public Policy Advocate
- Researcher
- Educator
- Wellness Coach
- Sports Nutritionist
Marilyn Magaram Center Promotes Health and Well-being
The Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics promotes health and well-being through research, education and services in food science, nutrition and dietetics.
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Human Nutrition.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN.