Curriculum & Internship

What's a typical day like for a graduate student in the Master's Program in Nutrition? Recent graduates report a concerted effort to balance schoolwork and rest, strong family support and exercise are all keys to reduce stress and enjoy the camaraderie of the program. The curriculum can be intense and the days can be quite long but the experience is worth it. Recent graduates report high satisfaction with the program and highly encourage others to apply.

In Phase 1 students report awakening between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. for exercise, personal hygiene, and breakfast before classes. Classes begin at approximately 8:00 am or later, and a student can expect to spend 6-7 hours per day in the classroom or lab. Approximately three hours per night is devoted to homework, and about 6-12 hours per weekend studying or working on group projects. During the first semester, most of the work is individually assigned with more group projects assigned in the second semester.

The Phase 1 curriculum affords several opportunities for field trips into the local community and recreation. San Antonio hosts an amazing number of recreation and cultural activities for visitors and residents year round. Visit www.sanantoniocvb.com for more information.

Students' Phase 2 experiences vary based on their assigned phase 2 site. However, all Phase 2 students receive the same base hours in topics such as food service management, medical nutrition therapy, research, leadership and administration as accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) in order to prepare them for the Registration Examination.