The MS in Nutrition Science prepares students for careers in nutrition and related fields by developing their knowledge and skills in nutrition science, cultural competencies, and applied research methods. As part of the program, students will complete original or applied research, and write and present a thesis or a project. Only students jointly enrolled in the Individualized Supervised-Practice Pathway (ISPP) and the MS program have the option to complete a project that includes supervised-practice experience rather than a thesis. This project-based option requires students to complete the Accreditation Council for Education of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requirement of 1,200 hours of supervised-practice experience, complete an applied research project in one of the rotation sites, and present their findings.