Ph.D. Curriculum
Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 120 credits in graduate-level courses to be eligible for the Ph.D. degree. M.S. degrees earned in nutrition or a related field may be counted for a maximum of 45 of the 120-hour requirement for the Ph.D. degree. Relevant graduate credit taken in excess of the 45 credit M.S. degree may be transferred to the doctoral program upon approval from the Graduate Studies Committee. The OSUN director initiates this request for transfer of graduate credit. This transfer should occur during the first quarter of doctoral enrollment.
| Credits | Class |
|---|---|
| 15 | Key Prep Classes—761, 762, 763 Classes are cross-listed between HN, AS, and FST Prereqs are 600 level nutrition classes and 500 level biochem |
| 10 | Advanced Nutrition Classes 830.XX classes are cross-listed between AS, FST, and HN |
| 6–9 | Graduate Physiology |
| 6–10 | Advanced Statistics Stats 528 and 529 are recommended, and AS 668 |
| 3–6 | Supporting Course Work and Skill Development |
| Seminar is to be taken every quarter except summer | |
| 30–40 | Research Hours 993 and 999 can be taken |
Students are recommended to discuss their curriculum with their advisor and advisory committee about long-term goals and research interests. Please see the handbook for a complete listing of classes approved by the OSUN Graduate Studies Committee. All classes not approved must be taken under approval of the student's advisor and the OSUN Graduate Studies Committee.