Graduate Program Director

Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, Ed.D.

Professors

Ethan R. Bergman, Ph.D., R.D., Dietetics, Sports Nutrition
Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, Ed.D., Sport Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Anatomy
David L. Gee, Ph.D., Nutrition & Metabolism, Nutrition and Chronic Diseases, Sports Nutrition
Vincent M. Nethery, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Human Anatomy

Associate Professors

Timothy R. Burnham, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Human Anatomy
Susan Hawk, Ph.D., R.D., Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition
Keith Monosky, MPM., EMT-P., Emergency Medical Services Management, Health Policy
Harry Papadopoulos, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Physical Activity Interventions

Assistant Professors

Susan Adams, M.S., R.D., Food Service Management
Virginia Bennett, Ph.D., R.D., Cultural Nutrition, Developmental Nutrition
Linda Cashman, M.S., R.D., Dietetics
Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., R.D. Sports Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Eating Disorders
Robert Pritchett, Ph.D., Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology

Emeritus Professors

Robert McGowan, Ph.D., Clinical and Exercise -Sport Psychology

Staff

Rhonda Busch-Gehlen, Assistant to the Chair
Lucinda Engel, Instructional Classroom Support Technician - Food Science
Edith Fowler, Office Manager
Lori Hauser, Office Assistant, EMS-Paramedicine

Department Information

The graduate programs in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences are designed to provide knowledge and expertise for students intending to pursue higher level graduate study in doctoral or professional programs, seeking a terminal degree for entry-level positions in a variety of private and public settings, as well as for positions at community college and other tertiary levels. Human functioning is the overriding theme of all curricula offerings. The master of science degrees offered by NEHS require completion of a minimum of 45 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The course of study is structured in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and is approved by the department graduate program director. The specifics on the course of study depend on the degree program, and include both required and advisor approved elective courses.

Admission:

Applicants must first meet the general requirements for graduate study as determined by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, and then the specific requirements of their selected program within the Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences (see individual programs). Conditional or probationary admission may be granted in certain circumstances.
The master of science degree in Exercise Science prepares students for further study at the doctoral or professional level, careers in higher education, clinical settings, and sport sciences. Prospective candidates holding a degree in a relevant major including exercise science, biology, chemistry, nutrition, or in the health sciences are encouraged to apply. Courses encompassing anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, mechanics, biology, chemistry, statistics and nutrition are strongly recommended at the undergraduate level. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a scientific writing example, per department requirements, are required.

Required Core Courses

• EXSC 557 - Research Methods and Design in Exercise and Nutritional Science (4)
• EXSC 560 - Inferential Statistics in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (4)
• EXSC 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination Credits: (6)
• EXSC 551-Advanced Physiology of Exercise I: Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle (4)
• EXSC 552 -Advanced Physiology of Exercise II: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Systems (4)
• EXSC 553-Laboratory Techniques in Stress Physiology (5)
• EXSC 564 Gross Human Anatomy (2)

Electives (12 credits minimum from following courses)

• EXSC 555 Environmental Stress and Human Performance (3)
• EXSC 556 Ergogenic Aids and Human Performance (3)
• EXSC 559 Applied Kinesiology (3)
• EXSC 562 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
• EXSC 595 Graduate Research (6 credits maximum)
• other electives by advisement

Total Credits: 45

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