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The Master of Science degree program is designed
to increase the student's depth of knowledge in food and nutrition, capacity
for independent action in scholarly and professional pursuits through leadership
and research development, and performance skills through specialization
in the area of applied human nutrition.
The Food and Nutrition Department faculty's
diverse expertise offers broad possibilities for student thesis and/or project
involvement. Students may choose the thesis
or non-thesis curriculum (page 60-61 of the graduate catalog) depending upon individual preference
and needs.
The program includes professional core courses in Biometry, Elements of
Research, Seminar; a department core of 18-21 credits of academic
coursework (page 60-61 of the graduate catalog); and program electives with the approval of the program
advisor. Undergraduate courses in advanced nutrition and biochemistry are
required for entrance into the program.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Department
of Food and Nutrition are supportive of student research efforts.
- The
Graduate School provides faculty support in grant writing and research,
including funding for graduate student research on a competitive basis.
- The
Applied Research Lab is a component of the Institute for Research
and Community Service, that provides students, staff and faculty with
research and statistical assistance. This assistance may include helping
with research design methods, survey construction, use of the computer
for data analysis, and interpretation of statistical results.
- The
Instructional Design Center provides hands-on workshops, demonstrations
and consultation on computer and technology-related capabilities for
faculty with invitations extended to graduate students.
- The
Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) provides services for the enhancement
of teaching such as workshops and mentorship opportunities, and teaching
and learning resources. The Center is a particularly critical resource
for those involved in educational research. The Reflective Practice
Group component of the CTE, of which is co-directed by Department of
Food and Nutrition faculty member, Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis, provides
programming that may be of particular benefit to dietetic interns and
graduate students in nutrition.
- The Department of
Food and Nutrition provides computer facilities (software includes but
is not limited to: Microsoft Office, SPSS, Food Processor and other
diet analysis and recipe analysis software; Internet connections) and
shared office space for its graduate students and dietetic interns.
In addition to standard media equipment (e.g., TV/VCR, slide projectors,
overhead projectors), the Department has laptop computers and LCD portable
projection systems available for student presentations.
- Faculty research interests are diverse and evolve in response to scientific advancements, and consumer
as well as other environmental forces. The following is a list of the
current research interests of the Department of Food and Nutrition faculty
and a listing of past thesis titles submitted in partial fulfillment
of master's degree requirements by our graduate students. Current or
in-progress thesis project titles are available upon request.
| Mia Moore Barker,
PhD |
Food estimation research and learning; Cultural perceptions
of foods, Teaching of applied sciences (i.e., foods and nutrition),
and the translation of food theory to the kitchen |
| Nicole Clark, MS, RD, CDE |
Nutrition and disease, Clinical dietetics, Nutrition education,
Herbal supplements and functional foods |
| Susan S. Dahlheimer, PhD, RD, FADA |
Evaluation of nutrition intervention strategies; Implementation
of preventive health care/wellness programs; Disordered eating |
| Rita M. Johnson, PhD, RD, FADA |
Sports nutrition; Nutrition for the elderly; Career planning
for dietetic students; Public policy and legislation; Service
learning; Supplementation |
| Stephanie Taylor-Davis, PhD, RD |
Nutrition education and intervention; Food and culture; Promotion
of fruit and vegetable consumption, Promoting healthy school environments;
Dietetic education; Public health; Computer technology and distance
education; Survey research methodology |
| Diane C. Wagoner, MS, RD |
Nutrition education; Public health; Food service management;
Healthy cooking |
- Thesis Titles Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of Master's Degree Requirements
- 2006
- Cassondra Burgess, “The Effectiveness of Goal-Setting
as a Nutrition Education Strategy to Promote Behavior Change
in a Rural Pennsylvania WIC Population” (Thesis Chairperson,
Dr. Mia Barker).
- Stacy Sebastian, “The Effectiveness of a School-Based
Nutrition Education Intervention to Promote Improvements in
Fruit and Vegetable Knowledge, Attitudes, and Food Choice Behaviors
Among Elementary Age Children” (Thesis Chairperson, Dr.
Mia Barker). Status: in progress.
- 2005
- Leann Klatt, "Dietetic Educators’ Knowledge, Opinions,
and Inclusion of the Nutrition Care Process and Model”
(Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Rita M. Johnson).
- Stephanie Kern, "Reliability of Parent’s Perceptions
of Their Child’s Fruit and Vegetable Consumption”
(Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Mia Barker).).
- 2004
- Carla Mancuso, “Dietetic Professionals’ Beliefs,
Knowledge, and Recommendations Regarding Supplementation”
(Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Rita M. Johnson).
- Marlys Olsen, "Indiana University of Pennsylvania Female
Athletes: An Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge and Sources of
Nutrition Information" (Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Rita M.
Johnson).
- 2003
- Alicia Kent, “The Selection/Rejection of Meal Components
in School Lunch” (Thesis Chairperson: Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis)).
- 2002
- Melissa Davis, “Skills, Perceptions, and Applications
of Internet Technology Among Nutrition Professionals in Pennsylvania”
(Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis).
- 2001
- Regan Kolene Lucas Bailey, “Skills Perceptions and Applications
of Internet Technology Among Undergraduate Nutrition Students
in American Dietetic Association –Affiliated Schools in
Pennsylvania” (Thesis Chairperson,: Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis)
- Sharon McKelvey, “Correlation of Five Commonly Used
Body Composition Analysis Methods: Applied to Middle-Age Women”
(Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Susan S. Dahlheimer).
- Matthew Miller, “A Survey on the Food Safety and Sanitation
Knowledge of the Direct Care Staff Responsible for Preparing
and Distributing Client Home Meals” (Thesis Chairperson,
).
- 2000
- Chinmayee Patel, “Survey Assessing Attitude and Knowledge
of Elementary School Teachers About Comprehensive School Health
Education” (Thesis Chairperson, Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis).
- Jennifer Davis, “Preparation Level for the Application
Process of and Familiarity Level with the Structure of the Dietetic
Internship Among Undergraduate Dietetic Students” (Thesis
Chairperson, Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis)
- Monica Machalka, “Correlation of Five Commonly Used
Body Composition Analysis Methods” (Thesis Chairperson,
Dr. Susan S. Dahlheimer).
Application materials are available from the Office
of Graduate Admissions.
If you have ANY questions about the graduate
program in nutrition or would like to visit our department, please feel
free to contact us. |
