Masters Degree

Masters in Nutritional and Health Sciences

The Nutritional Health Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to understanding the science behind Nutrition and its impact on human health. Students explore the principles of N...

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Duration

10

Total Courses

60 Hours

Credit Hours

$60,000

Total Cost

Nutritional and Health Sciences

Program Overview

The Nutritional Health Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to understanding the science behind Nutrition and its impact on human health. Students explore the principles of Nutrition, dietary patterns, and their effects on overall well-being. They delve into Nutritional biochemistry, food science, and the prevention and management of Nutrition-related health issues. Graduates are equipped to work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, and wellness programs. They play a vital role in promoting health and well-being through informed dietary choices and Nutritional guidance.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Admission Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

5 courses in this module

HS-001
Health Promotion

This course provides you with the comprehensive background and application information needed to pla...

Course Overview

This course provides you with the comprehensive background and application information needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The course includes topics such as measures, measurement, data collection and data sampling, intervention theories, and evaluation techniques.

HS-099
Environment and Public Health

This clear, step-by-step course thoroughly develops and explains economic ideas and models to reflec...

Course Overview

This clear, step-by-step course thoroughly develops and explains economic ideas and models to reflect the full spectrum of the most current health economics literature. It uses core economic themes as basic as supply and demand, as venerable as technology or labor issues, and as modern as the economics of information.

HS-142
Technology in Health Sciences

This course provides a brief, general introduction to computer literacy and information technology--...

Course Overview

This course provides a brief, general introduction to computer literacy and information technology--at a level appropriate for you. It introduces you to the uses of information technology in health care delivery. It includes details on hardware and software, communications and networking, ethical issues, and privacy concerns.

HS-211
Health Education Methods

This clear, step-by-step course thoroughly explores and explains ideas and methods to reflect the fu...

Course Overview

This clear, step-by-step course thoroughly explores and explains ideas and methods to reflect the full spectrum of the most current health education literature. The course includes topics such as stress reduction, sexuality education, substance abuse, accident and violence prevention etc.

HS-245
Advanced Concepts in Human Diseases

This course encourages you to develop an approach to the analysis, investigation and treatment of hu...

Course Overview

This course encourages you to develop an approach to the analysis, investigation and treatment of human disease. You will be introduced to useful tools and concepts that enable the study of a wide spectrum of human diseases.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

5 courses in this module

NHS-100
Diet and Oral Nutrition

This course is bases completely on the notion of nutrition being the foundation for general and oral...

Course Overview

This course is bases completely on the notion of nutrition being the foundation for general and oral health. Course focuses on what is an adequate diet and what it is composed of. Course explores in detail that how medications can affect nutrition, diet, and oral health.

NHS-197
Administrative Medical Assisting

This course explores the medical assistant's connections with patients, physicians, offices and jobs...

Course Overview

This course explores the medical assistant's connections with patients, physicians, offices and jobs. It helps you take information from "what you need to do" to “how to do it". Strong integration of tips, hints and guidelines help you avoid common performance mishaps while performing clinical skills and the softer skills.

NHS-246
Health Education

The course provides a shorter, more focused presentation of how and what to teach in physical educat...

Course Overview

The course provides a shorter, more focused presentation of how and what to teach in physical education. It focuses on the basics of teaching Health Education in a school setting. You will be introduced to strategies to promote physical education.

NHS-406
Health and Industrial Safety

This course combines an exploration of time-tested concepts and techniques of safety and health mana...

Course Overview

This course combines an exploration of time-tested concepts and techniques of safety and health management, modern perspective on compliance with mandatory standards for workplace safety and health. It provides reasons, explanations of the hazard mechanisms that form underlying basis for volumes of detailed standards for workplace safety and health.

NHS-500
Nutrition Sciences

This course is an introduction to digestion, metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Effect...

Course Overview

This course is an introduction to digestion, metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Effect of nutrient supply on metabolism at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, including special metabolic needs during growth and reproduction are briefly discussed in this course.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$60,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$60,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours Required

60 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
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2
Document Review

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3
Evaluation

Application reviewed

4
Decision

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