The Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES) at Saint Xavier University has two concentrations. The 36-39 credit program is delivered online in a 12 or 24-month option with an 8-week schedule.
Degree Requirements (36-39 credit hours)
I. Core Courses (18 credit hours)
- EXSCG 400: Leadership and Ethics (3)
- EXSCG 405: Psychology of Health-Related Behavior (3)
- EXSCG 425: Research Methods (3)
- EXSCG 415: Application of Educational Practices (3)
- NURSG 553: Culture, Communication and Conflict Resolution in Interprofessional Practice (3)
- NURSG 557: Information Technology and Health Care Outcomes Evaluation (3)
II. Concentration Courses (15-18 credit hours)
- NUTSG 515: Advances in Nutritional Sciences I Macronutrient Metabolism (3)
- NUTSG 550: Advances in Nutritional Sciences II Micronutrient Metabolism (3)
- NUTSG 580: Energy Balance and Obesity (3)
- NUTSG 600: Scholarly Project or Thesis Option (3)
- NUTSG 601: Scholarly Project or Thesis Option (3)
- NUTSG 602: Scholarly Project or Thesis Option (1)
III. Elective Courses (3 credit hours)
Choose one of the following elective courses:
- NUTSG 505: Nutrition and Disease Prevention (3)
- NUTSG 540: Special Topics in Nutrition (3)
- NUTSG 590: Molecular Nutritional Sciences (3)
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