Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

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Nutrition - Dietetics (MS)

Program Highlights:

  • The program requires completion of either 39 credit hours with or without a thesis.
  • Research (NUT 5901 or NUT 5999) is conducted in the summer between the two years of the program.
  • The Dietetic Internship meets the competencies as mandated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Exercise Science (MS)

The mission of the exercise science program at Appalachian State University is to prepare qualified professionals for employment in athletics programs, exercise/fitness centers, hospital wellness programs, corporate fitness programs, rehabilitation centers, and allied health areas. Additionally, the program prepares students for advanced study in related fields such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, medicine, chiropractic medicine, and for research.