MS/DI Capstone Project

The Capstone Project is the culminating academic experience for the Master of Science in Nutrition graduate program. The scope and presentation of the project must demonstrate the student’s skills in a variety of areas including, formal academic/technical writing, the research process, and the application of nutrition principles in the public health arena.

Students must complete a 6 credit hour capstone project to meet graduation requirements. Together, a written literature review, oral presentation and defense represent the final evaluation. For your Capstone Project:

Select a case study patient from one of your first- or second-semester rotations
Conduct a review of the research literature on the case study patient’s condition
Evaluate the research studies identified in the literature review using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Center/Library (EAC/EAL) process
Write a 6-10-page literature review
Prepare a presentation of the case study including the literature review, case description and nutrition therapy provided based on the Academy’s Nutrition Care Manual
Present and defend the capstone project, successfully

MS Nutrition Capstone Handbook

Follow this guidance in planning and implementing your project/thesis
Read through it carefully and discus any concerns/questions with your faculty advisor
MS Nutrition Capstone Handbook