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Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition offers graduate academic programs in: Addiction Studies, MA; Food Studies, MS; Global Health, MS; Nutrition Science, MA, Nutrition Science, MS; Public Health, MS; Addiction Studies, CAS; Dietetic Internship Program, CAS; Food Studies, CAS; and Global Health, CAS.

Students’ academic programs move outside of the classroom to gain hands-on experiences in their chosen field(s) of concentration. Faculty and students in the Department are experiencing ever-increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary research and experiential learning locally, nationally and globally in the areas of public and community health, nutrition, and food studies, as well as other fields related to these specialties.

Facilities

The Falk Complex, which includes both MacNaughton and White Halls, is located on the western portion of the Syracuse University campus. The renovated complex includes the new Experimental Food Lab Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen, Baking Nook, and Susan Klenk Cafe. The premier and state-of-the-art kitchens are equipped with commercial equipment and appliances. Combined with our Cafe/Classroom, the kitchens offer unparalleled resources for the College. One of the most exciting parts of the experimental food kitchen is the video camera system which allows our instructors/faculty to broadcast classes, food demos and seminars from our location to anywhere on campus, and across the country. Our facilities represent the next chapter - it sets the stage for industry-leading, forward-thinking approach to food culture, nutrition, research, and food studies development. It provides students with the science and technology to create extraordinary food study - science - technology experiences unimaginable to previous generations. In addition to administrative and academic program offices and classrooms, the Falk Complex also offers students hands-on experiences in simulated environments like the Nutrition Assessment Lab, as well as dedicated study/collaborative space, computer labs and comforts like a café and student lounge.

Graduate Programs

Food Studies

Description

The graduate program in Food Studies offers a master of science in Food Studies and a certificate of advanced studies (CAS) in Food Studies. 

The Masters of Science in Food Studies is a 36 credit hour, graduate program providing students with a foundation in the political economy of food systems, including human rights, food governance, and food justice and health. The M.S. degree program trains students for work in the fast-changing landscape of international food policy as well as national and local food governance systems, and additionally, prepares interested candidates for advanced graduate pursuits.

The CAS in Food Studies enhances students’ employment profile in food-related fields, opening employment opportunities in: local and national government work associated with food regulation and industry relations; NGO engagement in advocacy and policy associated with the human right to adequate food, food sovereignty, food and nutrition security, and trade and food-oriented labor; economic and social development work at the community, national, and international scales; food production and distribution companies, services, and vendors in established or start-up modes.

Nutrition Science and Dietetics

Description

The graduate program in Nutrition Science offers master of science and master of arts degrees in Nutrition Science and a certificate of advanced study for students enrolled in the dietetic internship program. Graduate students in the Nutrition Science program acquire a balanced background in the theory and application of the science of nutrition. The program emphasizes critical evaluation of scientific information and evidence-based practice and research. Due to the varying backgrounds and professional interests of students, the master’s degree program is flexible.  For many practitioners in nutrition and dietetics the master’s degree represents the professional qualification and hence has become the terminal degree. However, the master’s degree may also serve as a preparatory step toward more advanced study.

The dietetic internship CAS program supports students as they prepare for careers as entry-level dietitians. It builds on academic skills acquired in an accredited didactic program in dietetics. The internship consists of 1200-hours of supervised practice focusing on the nutrition care process as it applies to communities, families, acute care, long-term care, outpatient programs and feeding programs. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians offered through the Commission on Dietetics Registration.

Public Health

Description

The Public Health program offers advanced certificates in Addictions Studies and Global Health, a master of arts in Addiction Studies, a master of science in Global Health, and a master of science in Public Health.

The 24 credit hour Addiction Studies, CAS is available only to Syracuse University students dually enrolled in the following programs:

• M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling (School of Education)
• Ph.D. Counseling and Counselor Education (School of Education)
• M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy (Falk College)
• M.S.W. Social Work (Falk College)

The CAS in Addiction Studies provides an intensive concentration of coursework on the biology, psychology and cross-cultural sociology of addictions as a supplement to a graduate program of study.

The Global Health, CAS is a 19-credit hour graduate program providing students applied skills in global health policy and practice. The program emphasizes the integration of social and behavioral determinants of health combined with practice and evidence-based strategies for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and policies in global settings.

The 36 credit Addiction Studies, MA provides students with opportunities to develop broad competencies in preparation for employment in a number of fields addressing alcohol, other drugs and behavioral (process) addictions. Students will be exposed to a public health perspective of substance use and addictive behaviors specializing in prevention and counseling.

The 36 credit graduate program in Global Health, MS is designed to provide students with core knowledge, research, and practice skills necessary for the advancement of evidence-based global health. Applied competencies are acquired in relevant coursework, culminating in an international practicum placement and capstone project.

The MS in Public Health is a 42 credit hour graduate program designed to provide students with core knowledge and research skills necessary for the advancement of evidence-based public health. Within the MSPH, there are two tracks. The Global Health track introduces students to health issues in the context of the global community providing students with exposure to theory, research and applications in both the US and international settings. The Biostatistics track provides students with training in both introductory and advanced biostatistics - applying multiple different analytic methods to the analysis of public health data.

Programs

• Addiction Studies, MA
• Food Studies, MS
• Global Health, MS
• Nutrition Science, MA
• Nutrition Science, MS
• Public Health, MS

• Public Health, BS/Global Health, MS
• Public Health, BS/MS

• Addiction Studies, CAS
• Dietetic Internship Program, CAS
• Food Studies, CAS
• Global Health, CAS

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