Built for the next generationof health professionals.
Twelve graduate degrees and certificates in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, exercise
science, physical therapy, and the sports industry — offered on campus, fully online,
and hybrid. Find the one that fits where you want to go.
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Master's Programs
Eight master's degrees across nutrition, exercise science, teaching, and sport business.
On-Ground · 12 Months
An intensive MS in Nutrition with Dietetic Internship and Residency, built for students pursuing credentialing as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Includes roughly 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Fully Online
Study the relationships between food, nutrition, and the environment, with a focus on sustainability, traditional food practices, and modern food concerns. Ideal for professionals in schools, healthcare, industry, government, and nonprofits.
On-Ground
Go deep on nutrient metabolism, health and disease, development and aging, and research methods. Built for future nutrition researchers in industry or academia, and strong preparation for a PhD.
Fully Online
Coursework in exercise physiology, cellular nutrition, and research methods, plus supportive electives you choose. Designed for working professionals pursuing career advancement or preparing for advanced graduate study.
Exercise, Sport and Movement Science
On-Ground
Comprehensive study of physiology, biomechanics, and motor behavior, supported by research methods and statistics. Ideal for future researchers and students preparing for a PhD in exercise science.
Fully Online
Build a foundation in evidence-based lifestyle medicine and sustainable health behavior change. Prepares graduates for wellness coaching, corporate wellness, healthcare, and public health, or for doctoral study.
Physical Education Teacher Education
Fully Online
Advance your teaching with evidence-based strategies, advanced curriculum development, and leadership skills. Designed for practicing physical education teachers and students preparing for a PhD.
Hybrid or Fully Online
Develop expertise in sport marketing, finance, governance, and revenue generation through applied, hands-on learning. Prepares graduates for careers in professional and collegiate sports, entertainment, event management, and sponsorship.
Doctoral Programs
Multiple research-intensive and professional doctorates in biomechanics, nutrition, physical therapy, and physiology.
On-Ground · PhD
A research-intensive PhD examining body mechanics and musculoskeletal structure in human movement, with mentored work inside faculty research labs. Entry is post-bachelor's or post-master's; post-bachelor's students earn an MS in Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences first.
On-Ground · 3 Years · 120 Hours
A residential professional doctorate combining foundational and clinical sciences, hands-on lab training, evidence-informed practice, and extensive clinical education. Graduates practice across orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, pediatrics, and acute care, including rural and underserved communities.
Applied Physiology and Nutrition
On-Ground · PhD
A mentorship-driven PhD that immerses students in the full research process alongside a faculty dissertation mentor in their chosen area of study. Entry is post-bachelor's or post-master's; post-bachelor's students earn an MS in Nutrition Science first.
Graduate Certificate
A focused online credential you can finish alongside full-time work.
Sport Nutrition and Supplementation
Fully Online · Certificate
Focused content in nutrition and dietary supplementation specific to athletic performance. Ideal for registered dietitian nutritionists, personal trainers, and strength coaches adding a credential.
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