Program Calendar

Our full-time accredited program requires approximately 2 and 3/4 years to complete. Depending on prior coursework, some students will need to complete additional courses and credits, both the basic prerequisites for entry into our MS program and undergraduate-level DPD required coursework for the CMPD program, which may extend the timeframe.

**CMPD Schedule and Details:** The CMPD takes approximately 2-3/4 years to complete. Plan to take classes each fall, spring and summer semester. Most students graduate in May of their third year. Note: Credits per semester are approximate. Exact credits will be determined by student and advisor.

**Total credits:** 57
	Fall Semester	Spring Semester	Summer Semester
Year 1	Define thesis topic (9 credits)	Establish thesis advisor and committee (10 credits)	Start thesis (2-3 credits)
Year 2	Submit CMPD application (9 credits)	CMPD admission announced and cohort meetings start. Thesis defended (9 credits)	CMPD preparation begins (2-3 credits)
Year 3	Supervised practice rotations begin (6-9 credits)	Supervised practice rotations continue (6-9 credits) Graduation - Total credits: 57

Food Science and Human Nutrition Program Calendar