FAQs

Yes, approximately half of our students have bachelor’s degrees in a field other than Nutrition.  Before applying, the courses listed on the admissions page must be completed (you may apply when currently completing your last semester of courses, however we prefer to be able to assess your performance in courses predictive of your potential for success in our program such as Biochemical Nutrition).  It will take approximately two years to complete the courses required for admission.  For a sample course plan listing TxState and ACC courses, please plan to attend an informational session (see #2 below) or view this video. We do not review transcripts prior to the admissions process.

Due to the high degree of interest in our graduate program it is not possible for the graduate coordinator to meet individually with all interested applicants.  Rather, we require that you attend an informational session regarding our M.S. program.  Once you have attended an informational session, the graduate coordinator will meet with you individually should you need further assistance. To contact the graduate coordinator, email MSNUTR@txstate.edu.

No, due to the individualized nature of graduate education in Nutrition all our courses are offered during regular business hours and on campus.

The minimum time to complete the MS is two years.  Generally, graduate courses are not offered during the summer.  The DI is a 11-month unpaid internship in addition to the two-year MS. For more information regarding time to complete our programs without a thesis click here. If you are considering the thesis option, click here to see a sample timeline.

Courses completed during the DI may count towards the completion of your MS. For more info see combined MS/DI option.  Also, courses required for the verification statement (see #6) may also count towards your MS.

A verification statement indicates that you have meet all of the course requirements to apply for a D.I.  Many, but not all, of these courses can be completed at the graduate level so you may need to also take additional undergraduate courses while a graduate student.  Once admitted to the M.S. program, your academic record will be reviewed and a verification statement plan developed.  We do not review transcripts prior to the admissions process.

Please visit the Tuition & Fee Information page.

Please visit the international applicants page.