MS in Nutritional Science
Curriculum Matrix
Key Features of Student Outcome Assessment
- Assignments are identified that are directly related to student learning outcome measures.
- Metric – the measure of student proficiency is defined
- Rubric – Evaluation of student proficiency is defined
- Standard – Minimally acceptable achievement of proficiency is defined
Faculty Summary
Faculty will provide an assessment summary at the end of the semester. As noted on the assessment summary, outcomes will be expressed as the number or percentage of students who met the standard.
| Course | Assignment Description | Metric | Rubric | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students will master breadth of knowledge in key content areas of nutritional science including macronutrients, micronutrients and research methods. | |||||
| NFSC 600 | Poster presentation of research proposal | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 641 | Quizzes; student seminar | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 642 | Quizzes; article presentations | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 660 | Student seminars; curricula project | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 665 | Grant proposal; article presentation | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 667 | Article critique presentation, project proposal | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 670 | Exams | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and analyze the scientific literature in a variety of areas of nutritional science. | |||||
| NFSC 600 | Article critique, literature review assignment, and research paper | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 641 | Take home; article presentation | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 642 | Take home; article presentations | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 80-85 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 660 | Student seminars | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 665 | Grant proposal; article presentation | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 667 | Article critique presentation, project proposal | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 697P or 699T | The final culminating activity of the MS degree | Student proficiency is measured by the student receiving credit | The number successfully completing the MS degree will be reported annually. Over a 5 year period, the number that fail to complete the thesis or professional paper will be reported. | ||
| Students will demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills. | |||||
| NFSC 600 | Facilitation project, article critique, mini-proposal and final paper | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 641 | Article presentation; student seminar | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 642 | Article presentations | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 79 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 660 | Nutrition education paper (WP paper); curricula project; student seminars | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 662 | MITI Coding Assignment, Post | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 50 on the assignment. | Possible scores are as follows: 45-50 represents mastery; 42.5--44 represents proficiency; 42 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 42.5 is required | |
| NFSC 665 | Grant proposal; article presentation | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 667 | Discussion leader project, article critique, Project proposal | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 670 | Case study seminar | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 697P or 699T | The final culminating activity of the MS degree | Student proficiency is measured by the student receiving credit | The number successfully completing the MS degree will be reported annually. Over a 5 year period, the number that fail to complete the thesis or professional paper will be reported. | ||
| Students will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct an independent research project (a thesis or professional paper). | |||||
| NFSC 600 | Research project | Student proficiency is measured by a score of 100 on the assignment | Possible scores are as follows: 90-100 represents mastery; 85-89 represents proficiency; 84 and below indicates lack of proficiency | A minimum score of 85 is required | |
| NFSC 697P or 699T | The final culmination activity of the MS degree | Student proficiency is measured by the student receiving credit | The number successfully completing the MS degree will be reported annually. Over a 5 year period, the number that fail to complete the thesis or professional paper will be reported. | ||