Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition: Comparison of Thesis v. Non-Thesis Options - Dietetics and Nutrition

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M.S.C.N.: Thesis v. Non-Thesis Options

The MSCN degree program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit. Students may elect the thesis or non-thesis option. A specific degree plan is prepared for each student. Full-time students complete the program in two (2) years; part-time students may take up to five years to finish.

Requirements	Thesis	Non-Thesis
Total Credit Hours	36 semester hours	36 semester hours
Written Comprehensive Examination	Yes, with passing score of 80%	Yes, with passing score of 80%
Writing Requirement	Thesis	Submit a written research project report
Oral Communication Requirement	Thesis Defense	Research project
Faculty Guidance Committee	Thesis committee of three faculty	Advisory committee of three faculty

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