Program Overview

Program Overview

The Nutrition and Health Sciences Graduate Program at Emory University's Laney Graduate School is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of nutrition and health sciences.

Program Curriculum

Each student must meet the minimum requirements of the Laney Graduate School with regard to total credit hours in coursework. The program typically requires four to five years to complete and includes the following components:

• Required coursework during the first year, including classes in Macronutrient and Micronutrient Metabolism, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Nutritional Assessment.
• Customized electives in years two and beyond, agreed upon by the student, thesis mentor, and Director of Graduate Studies, to provide the appropriate background for thesis work.
• At least 4 advanced courses (totaling at least 12 credit hours) in or closely related to the area of concentration, selected by the graduate student in consultation with the student's advisory committee and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• Completion of at least three rotations, using these experiences to explore opportunities for thesis work and to expand skills across the discipline of human nutrition.
• Participation in the graduate seminar class for a total of 3 years (1 year at the introductory level and 2 years at the advanced level).
• Completion of the Laney Graduate School-required Jones Program in Ethics (JPE) and teaching curriculum (TATTO) during orientation.

Program Requirements

Students are expected to:

• Complete all formal requirements of the program except for thesis work by the end of the third year.
• Take the graduate seminar class for a total of 3 years.
• Complete the Jones Program in Ethics (JPE) and teaching curriculum (TATTO) during orientation.
• Participate in at least three rotations, including one focusing on data analysis (epidemiology rotation) and one focused on data collection (field, clinic, or laboratory).

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of nutrition and health sciences, with a focus on:

• Developing research skills through coursework, rotations, and thesis work.
• Providing a customized education through electives and advisory committees.
• Preparing students for careers in academia, research, and industry.