Master of Science in Nutrition with a Specialization in Applied Nutrition
Help others achieve their health and wellness goals while improving lives with an accelerated online M.S. in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition.
Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online Master of Science in Nutrition Program
Open doors to new career options with the Lamar University M.S. in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition online. This affordable applied nutrition program is complementary to higher-level positions in career fields such as nursing, education, community leadership, food services and elder health care.
No matter your background, our streamlined admission process can help you get started right away and finish in as few as 12 months. Also, with five elective choices, you can tailor your nutrition degree to your career goals. Electives include Sports Nutrition, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Infancy, Food Principles and Preparation, Nutrition in Aging, Eating Disorders, and more.
Our 100% online curriculum develops your abilities to meet client needs and solve health challenges. You will learn about the role of nutrition in health, including the physiologic, social, cultural and economic factors that contribute to nutrition needs and concerns. This program also builds on your communication abilities, helping you to provide effective nutrition counseling and education to individuals or groups.
Students who do not have a degree from a related field may be required to take up to 9 credit hours of co-requisites. Applicants who have a conferred undergraduate degree in the following fields require no leveling courses: biology, dietetics, exercise science, health, kinesiology, nursing or nutrition. These particular professions require no leveling courses: dentists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
In this master's in applied nutrition program, you will:
- Pursue an in-depth study of global cultures and eating habits
- Hone your counseling skills to educate individuals and groups in community clinic settings
- Understand applied statistics
- Pursue an in-depth study of global cultures and eating habits
- Hone your counseling skills to educate individuals and groups in community clinic settings
- Understand applied statistics
Career outcomes for the M.S. in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition program include:
- School Food Service Director
- Social Worker
- Personal Trainer
- Nutrition and Wellness Coach
- Hospital Food Services Management
- Senior Care Management
- School Food Service Director
- Social Worker
- Personal Trainer
- Nutrition and Wellness Coach
- Hospital Food Services Management
- Senior Care Management
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Below is the tuition breakdown for the online M.S. in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Nutrition – Applied Nutrition | $342 | $10,262 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
In addition to textbooks, some courses may require ancillary course materials that may range up to $150 each. Use of additional resources are at the discretion of each professor.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
View the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online nutrition degree
Our online Master of Science in applied nutrition features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/23/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 12/12/24 |
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
These are the qualifications for our online Masters of Science in Nutrition degree
Lamar University’s online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please review the admission guidelines carefully. For specific questions or more details, view our admission FAQs.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
Co-Requisite Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the necessary prerequisites as prescribed for the Master of Science in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition. In some instances, leveling coursework may be required if undergraduate course transcripts do not provide sufficient evidence for successful mastery of cognitive and/or practical applied skills and abilities as related to the program. All leveling courses are taken online.
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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Courses
Read about our Master of Nutrition online classes
The M.S. in Nutrition – Applied Nutrition online program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours), which includes 9 hours of core coursework, 6 hours of concentration courses, and 15 hours of electives. Students with undergraduate degrees in a field not related to nutrition or health may be required to take additional leveling courses.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) can receive up to 6 hours of graduate credit in the M.S. in Nutrition program.
Proof of current RDN registration must be provided to the M.S. in Nutrition program director after acceptance into the program to receive credit. The 6 credit hours in lieu of coursework credit hours are for the following courses:
- NUTR 5309 – The Energy Nutrients
- NUTR 5332 – Vitamins & Minerals
