Capstone Project Planning

Catalog description

This required 14-week online seminar course is the first of a 2-semester seminar experience required for graduation with the Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) degree. Over the course of the two Capstone Project courses, students will develop, propose, revise, implement, and present their projects. The projects may vary from secondary analysis of existing data to applied or translational projects that demonstrate nutrition science knowledge and recommendations for policy change or quality improvement. This first course is designed to provide didactic content, support, and guidance to the development of a capstone scientific project which synthesizes the knowledge and professional competencies gained from other MSNS courses. The student will identify a faculty mentor to work closely with on the capstone project. The course will culminate in any necessary ethical approval and a detailed project proposal.