You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
General Education (51 units)
(Includes 12 upper-division units, to be taken no sooner than the term
in which 60 units of coursework are completed.)
Major (45 units)
(including 20 upper-division units)
Options (select one) (45 units)
---Dietetics and Food Administration: FSC 1, 50, 150, 152; FSM 131,
133, 134; NUTR 54, 149, 153, 156, 157, 160, 166
---Enology - Wine Production: ENOL 15, 45, 125, 135, 151, 163, 164, 166,
175; FSC 1, 110, 145, 178; select one of the following: FSC 50, 100, 115,
120, 144, 150; NUTR 54; plus 1-2 unit of restricted elective selected in
consultation with adviser
---Food Science: FSC 1, 41, 100, 112, 115, 120, 125, 141, 142, 144, 145,
178, 199; NUTR 54; plus 3 units of restricted electives selected in consultation
with adviser
Additional requirements (32-37 units)
Dietetics and Food Administration (32 units)
ACCT 4A; CHEM 8, 150; MICRO 20; PHYAN 65; PSYCH 174; approved statistics
course
Enology -- Wine Production (36-37 units)
BOT 10; CHEM 1A; CHEM 1B or 105; CHEM 8, 150; I T 52; MICRO 140; PHYS 2A;
VTF 101, 102
Food Science (32-33 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B, 8, 150; MATH 11; MATH 71, 72 or MATH 70*, 75** or MATH 75,
76; MICRO 20; PHYS 2A
(Note: It is anticipated that some of the aforementioned courses will also
meet General Education requirements. Consult the Schedule
of Courses for a current list of approved G.E. courses.)
Electives (1-6 units)
Total requirements (128 units)
(including 40 upper-division units)
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* MATH 70 cannot be taken after MATH 75.
** MATH 75 recommended for Food Science option.
Food and Nutritional Sciences Minor
The Minor in Food and Nutritional Sciences consists of 21 units, of which 9 must be upper-division. All courses must be selected in consultation with the department chair. The minor program must be certified by the department chair and the school dean. The certified minor program will be filed with the Office of Evaluations.
The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences is a 30-unit degree program designed to provide the student with professional competence in the technology and science of food and nutrition-related disciplines: enology, food science, and nutrition.
Full-time graduate students may earn the degree within two years when working closely with an adviser. To accommodate part-time students, graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or evenings.
Admission Materials. To be considered for admission to the graduate
program, the candidate must submit the following materials: evidence of
a baccalaureate degree in food science, nutrition, agri cultural chemistry,
or a related area from an accredited institution; official transcripts of
all college work; scores from the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test
(GRE); a school application; three letters of reference from employers or
faculty at the university most recently attended; and a statement of 500
words or less indicating reasons for pursuing a master's degree.
Admission Criteria. Candidates for admission will be evaluated using
the following criteria: undergraduate coursework; grade point average of
3.0 or better (last 60 semester units); GRE scores (480V/580Q are equivalent
to the 50th percentile), 500-word or less statement of professional goals;
and letters of reference. Students lacking in any area with compensating
strengths in other areas are encouraged to apply. Admission by the university
does not imply acceptance in the Master of Science in Food and Nutritional
Sciences program. Applicants whose preparatory education was in a language
other than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550 and a minimum
score of 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
Classified standing will be granted to students who meet all of the
admission criteria.
Conditional classified standing may be granted to applicants with
a 2.75 to 2.99 GPA (last 60 semester units) and/or those required to complete
prerequisite coursework. Prerequisite coursework is not included in the
30-unit master's program. Students must request classified standing in the
program by the semester in which a minimum of 10 units to be used toward
the degree are completed.
Mission. The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences at California State University, Fresno provides for development of advanced level knowledge, development of research abilities, and the mentoring of future leaders.
Outcomes. The program graduates will be able to (a) use knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify innovative solutions to problems, (b) communicate research findings through professional presentations and publications, (c) advance their careers, and (d) take an active role in their profession.
This program provides a graduate-level proficiency in enology, food science, or nutrition. The degree is applicable to specializations in food research, production, processing, chemistry, and microbiology; wine production and marketing; and dietetics, nutrition, nutrition education, and food systems management.
Prerequisite Courses. The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences assumes preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno undergraduate major in food science, dairy science, enology, nutrition, dietetics and food administration, agricultural chemistry, or related areas.
Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields or from other institutions who need to make up course deficiencies should consult with the graduate coordinator. The following specific prerequisite foundation courses, or their equivalents, are required:
Agricultural Chemistry: ENOL 125, 164, and 166; FSC 110.
Food Science: FSC 110 or 112, 115, 125, 141, 144; NUTR 54
Nutrition/Dietetics: Completion of an ADA-approved didactic program in dietetics as evidenced by a signed verification statement.
All students must complete a 12-unit common core. Under the direction of the graduate adviser, students may focus a program in a specialized area to meet their career goals. This is accomplished by the selection of a minimum of 12 units of electives. A 6-unit thesis completes the program of study. A minimum of 21 units must be taken at the 200 level.
Core
FN 200 (3 units)
200-level statistics course (3 units)
(See Graduate Advising Notes.)
FN 223 (3 units)
FN 229 (1+1+1 units)
Approved Electives
200- or 100-level courses appropriate to
individually designed program; must be
approved by adviser prior to enrollment (12 units)
Culminating Experience
FN 299 (6 units)
Total minimum (30 units)
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Dietetics is a postbaccalaureate professional program that meets the requirements for supervised practice experience for entry-level generalist dietitians. The Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association has granted developmental accreditation to the program as a dietetic internship. Students completing the program will be eligible to take the dietetic registration exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Admission Requirements. Candidates for admission will be evaluated using the following criteria: undergraduate coursework, grade point average of 3.0 or better (last 60 semester units/90 quarter units), completion of an approved didactic program in dietetics within the last five years, GRE scores (480V/580Q recommended), a personal letter of application, and letters of reference. Preference is given to those applicants with work or volunteer experience in dietetics. Applicants whose native language is other than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Admission Materials. Prospective students must submit an application to the university for postbaccalaureate standing, evidence of an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, two official transcripts of all college work, GRE scores, an application to the dietetic internship, three letters of reference from employers or faculty, a personal letter of application, and a verification statement or declaration of intent from a didactic program in dietetics. Applicants must also apply to D & D Digital Systems for enrollment in the computer matching process. For more information on computer matching, contact D & D Digital Systems at (515) 292-0490.
Program Requirements
FN 221T (6 units)
FN 229 (2 units)
FN 290 (1 unit)
NUTR 193 (4 units)
FSM 193 (3 units)
