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Master of Science in Nutrition and Kinesiology
Combined Degree Program

The Dual Masters program in Nutrition and Kinesiology is designed to provide integrative training for students who intend to become licensed practitioners in Sport or Clinical settings.

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Program Details

Pursuing these two degrees simultaneously will provide better integration of material across the two disciplines (Exercise Physiology and Human Nutrition) leading to superior training for future professionals working in sport or clinical settings. Being enrolled in two master’s programs simultaneously, which is normally prohibited, will streamline the process of acquiring two degrees.

  • Degree: Masters of Science in Nutrition and Kinesiology
  • Credit Hours: 36 credit hours per degree
  • Degree Tracks: Clinical Emphasis Track, Sport Emphasis track
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Career Options

Upon completion of the Dual Masters Degree and associated internships/practicum, students will be prepared to sit for National Exams to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), and/or a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP).

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics requires a Registered Dietician license for at least two years, 1,500 hours of specialty practice and passing a specialty exam. Clinical Nutrition specializations can also be found at www.cdrnet.org.

What Do I Need to Apply?

  • Application through the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS system to the Dual NUTR/KINE program
  • Upload an unofficial transcript with application
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation, submitted online with your application
  • Official transcripts and records, sent to the Office of Admissions
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  • Beathard, Karen

    Karen Beathard

    Instructional Associate Professor & Didactic Program Director

    (979) 845-4403

    karen.beathard@ag.tamu.edu

    Cater-Mattil 102

  • Fadal, Tyler

    Tyler Fadal

    Graduate Programs Coordinator, Program Coordinator II

    (979) 845-2142

    tyler.fadal@ag.tamu.edu

  • Geismar, MS, RDN, LD, Karen

    Karen Geismar, MS, RDN, LD

    Dietetic Internship Director, Senior Lecturer

    (979) 845-5713

    karen.geismar@ag.tamu.edu

    Cater-Mattil 102

  • Quinones, Evelyn

    Evelyn Quinones

    Academic Advisor IV

    (979) 458-2221

    evelyn.quinones@ag.tamu.edu

    109 KLCT

  • Riechman, Ph.D., MPH, Steven

    Steven Riechman, Ph.D., MPH

    Director, Dual Masters in Nutrition and Kinesiology

    (979) 862-3213

    sriechman@tamu.edu

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