Hns graduate handbook 2017 2018

Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2017 - 2018 Academic Year For more information please contact: Health and Nutritional Sciences College of Education and Human Sciences Box 2203, SIM 116 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD 57007 Phone: (605)688-4668 Fax: (605)688-6110 WWW: http://www.edu/hns/index.cfm E-Mail: Kendra.edu Version 1, August 30, 2017 Contents INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF HANDBOOK. 6 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Policy Handbook. 7 PURPOSE OF GRADUATE STUDY. 8 INFORMATION FOR BOTH MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS.

8 Credits Required for Graduate School Enrollment. 8 Academic Advisor/Major Professor. 9 Plan of Study. 9 MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS.

10 Authoring manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. 10 Guidelines for Master’s Thesis Proposal and Thesis. 11 Thesis Submission Guidelines. 12 Format for Final Oral Examination.

13 Checklist of Requirements. 14 Assessment of Proposal in Health and Nutritional Sciences. 15 Assessment of Oral Examination in Health and Nutritional Sciences. 17 Guidelines for Research Proposal and Paper.

18 Format for Final Master’s Oral Examination. 18 Checklist of Requirements. 19 Assessment of Proposal in Health and Nutritional Sciences. 20 Assessment of Oral Examination in Health and Nutritional Sciences.

22 Guidelines for Coursework Only. 22 Format for Final Master’s Oral Examination. 23 Checklist of Requirements. 25 Assessment of Oral Examination in Health and Nutritional Sciences.

26 DOCTORAL DEGREE OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. 27 Doctoral Program Requirements. 28 Guidelines for Dissertation Proposal and Dissertation. 28 Doctoral Interim Evaluation.

28 Doctoral Comprehensive Written and Oral Examinations. 28 Format for Written and Oral Examinations. 29 Final Presentation of Dissertation Research and Final Examination. 29 Format of the Final Oral Examination.

30 Checklist of Requirements. 31 Assessment of Proposal in Health and Nutritional Sciences. 32 Assessment of Oral Examination in Health and Nutritional Sciences. 36 Graduate Assistant Workload Policy.

38 Research Data and Records. 39 Master’s Degree Programs and Options. 40 Masters of Science in Dietetics. 42 GPIDEA Course Name and Respective SDSU Course Name and Number.

43 Masters of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. 45 Specialization: Nutritional Sciences. 45 Specialization: Exercise Science. 46 Nutrition and Dietetics Interns.

48 Masters of Science in Sport and Recreation Administration. 51 Doctoral Degree Program.: Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. 54 Certificate Program in Trans-disciplinary Focus on Childhood Obesity Prevention. 55 DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER FACULTY A.

Graduate Faculty Bowser, Bradley Associate Professor of Biomechanics, Graduate Faculty, 2011; B., Brigham Young University-Hawaii, 2003; M., Utah State University, 2005; Ph., University of Georgia, 2009. Dey, Moul, Associate Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2009; B., University of Calcutta, 1994; M. Droke, Elizabeth, Associate Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2005; B., University of Illinois, 1985; M., Ohio State University, 1988; Ph., North Carolina State University, 1991. Kattelmann, Kendra, Distinguished Professor and Head of Health and Nutritional Sciences; Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, 1997; Graduate Faculty, 1997, 2006; B., University of Arkansas, 1984; Ph., University of Missouri, 1993.

Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2016, B.Ed, National Hsinchu Teacher's College, 2003; M., National Taiwan Normal University, 2005; Ph., Oklahoma State University, 2012. McCormack, Lacey, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty. University of Minnesota, 2009; Ph. Meendering, Jessica, Associate Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Program Director Exercise Science., University of Oregon, 2004; Ph.

Olson, Bernadette, Associate Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 1993, 2005; B., University of Delaware, 1988; M., University of Virginia, 1993; Ed., University of South Dakota, 2005. Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2016. Biology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, 2001 and 2004; Ph. Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2008., Assistant Professor, ATEP Program Director, Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 1999; B., University of Minnesota, 1999; 4 Ed.

Romsa, Bryan, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2016., Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 2005; M. Sport Management, Minnesota State University; 2008; Ed. Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University, 2013. Sergeev, Igor, Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty,1999; B., Moscow State University (Russia), 1977; Ph., Institute of Biomedical Problems- Moscow (Russia), 1984; D., Institute of Nutrition, Academy of Medical Science-Moscow (Russia), 1991.

Specker, Bonny, Professor and Director of Ethel Austin Martin-Edward Moss Martin Endowed Program in Human Nutrition, Graduate Faculty, 1997; B., University of Cincinnati, 1977; M. Van Guilder, Gary, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences., Castleton State College, 1999; M., Colorado State University, 2001; Ph., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2006. Weidauer, Lee, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2017., South Dakota State University, 2007; M. Zwart, Mary Beth, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate Faculty, 2001., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1999; M.

Instructor, Lectures, Senior Lecturers, other Faculty/Staff Gengler, Mary, Instructor and Senior Microbiologist, Health and Nutritional Sciences, 2007; B. Instructor and Director of Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Program. Nutrition and Food Sciences, South Dakota State University, 1993. Nutrition and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University, 2009.

Kirby, September, Instructor of Health and Nutritional Sciences, 1991, 2005; B., Lecturer of Health and Nutritional Sciences, 2008; B., Extension EFNEP/FNP Coordinator, Health and Nutritional Sciences, 2006; B., Eastern Illinois University, 2006. 5 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF HANDBOOK This handbook provides graduate students with the policies and procedures for the Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences (HNS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University. This handbook governs the time from when a graduate student first registers within a HNS graduate program until completion of a master’s or doctoral degree. Students are urged to read it thoroughly prior to starting a graduate program as it describes the procedures, requirements, expectations, and recommended timing for completion of the master’s and doctoral degrees, and the consequences of non-compliance.

This manual is a supplement to the current Graduate School Catalog of South Dakota State University (SDSU), which can be obtained from the Graduate School or found online at http://catalog. Additional information and forms can be found through the MyState portal (http://mystateonline. The Department of HNS may have additional requirements beyond those of the Graduate School. Therefore, it is important that the SDSU Graduate School Catalog and this handbook be used together.

Policies and procedures governing degree programs may be changed periodically. The policies that apply at the time of the student's first registration in a degree program will be the policies that the student must follow. When a student who has received a master’s degree from SDSU is admitted to the doctoral program, or when a student who has withdrawn from a program is readmitted, s/he will follow the policies and procedures that are in effect at the time of first registration following the new admission. Students who take a leave of absence of 365 days or less will continue to follow the policies that were in effect when they entered the program.

Students who take a leave of absence of more than 365 days will follow the policies that are in effect at the time of their first registration after the leave of absence. The student wishing to pursue an advanced degree program is expected to be familiar with the policies and minimum requirements both of the Graduate School and the Department of HNS. The student is expected to take the initiative in meeting these requirements. It is not the responsibility of the Department to inform students of the requirements.

Depending on individual circumstances, the Department Head and/or the student’s Graduate Faculty Committee in HNS may stipulate that the student meet additional requirements. An acknowledgment of your responsibility as a graduate student in HNS follows this page, and must be signed and submitted to the HNS Office no later than one week after the beginning of the first semester of enrollment in a HNS graduate degree program. Graduate students are encouraged to have mentorship with their major advisor, and a collegial relationship with other faculty and with their fellow graduate students. The life-long learning process instilled during a graduate program involves not only interactions and education within a classroom, but those that occur outside of a classroom as well.

6 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Policy Handbook I acknowledge that I have received the Health and Nutritional Sciences Department’s Graduate Student Handbook containing the policies and procedures governing a masters or doctoral degree as revised, August 2017. I acknowledge that I am responsible for knowing, understanding, and following the policies and procedures governing the degree programs of the Department. Signature of the Student: _____________________________________________________ Student’s Printed Name: ______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO YOUR ADVISOR EITHER HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC (PER YOUR ADVISOR’S INSTRUCTIONS) WITHIN THE FIRST SEMESTER OF ENROLLMENT. Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences Attention: (insert student advisors name) Box 2203, SIM 116 Brookings, SD 57007 7 PURPOSE OF GRADUATE STUDY The primary objective of a master’s (M.) degree program is to provide a scholarly approach to the academic subject matter content in athletic training, dietetics, nutrition, exercise science or sport and recreational studies introduced during the baccalaureate education.

The primary objective of a doctor of philosophy (Ph.) program is to build upon the experience obtained during master’s program and foster independence in the student in terms of research and/or teaching. INFORMATION FOR BOTH MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Credits Required for Graduate School Enrollment Specific requirements for those students on assistantships is listed in the Graduate Assistant section. The student must enroll in a minimum of number of credits required by specific program of which 50% must be at the 600 to 700 levels. Minimum Credit Load • To maintain active status, students must be registered each semester of the academic year (excluding summer).

• Students who are not registered will be moved to inactive status. Inactive students must apply for readmission and be accepted before continuing their graduate studies. Time Limitation Masters Obsolete Program - If the requirements for the Master’s degree are not completed within six (6) years from the time of admission to work toward the degree, a reconsideration of the student’s program will be required and the rules of the Graduate School in effect at the beginning of the seventh (7th) year will apply. Obsolete Coursework - Courses completed more than six (6) years prior to completion of the requirements of the Master’s degree are regarded as obsolete coursework.

Such courses may be used in the Master’s degree program if validated. Validation is allowed at the discretion of the major advisor with approval of the Graduate School. Validation of obsolete coursework cannot exceed fifty (50) percent of the total coursework listed on the plan of study and must be certified by the major advisor on a form prescribed by the Graduate School PhD Obsolete Program-If the Doctor of Philosophy degree is not completed within eight (8) years from the program start date, the request for an extension of the graduate program form must be submitted to the Graduate School. The request will be reviewed and a decision as to whether the student may continue in the program will be made by the Graduate School Dean.

Obsolete Coursework-Courses taken more than eight (8) years before completion of the doctorate are regarded as obsolete coursework. Obsolete courses may be used in the doctoral degree program if validated. Validation is allowed at the discretion of the advisory committee and department involved and can be accomplished by passing validation requirements in the 8 subject matter area and submitting the validation form to the Graduate School Validated coursework cannot exceed fifty (50) percent of the total coursework (excluding dissertation credits) listed on the plan of study and must be certified by the advisory committee. Course validation may be subject to a processing fee.

Only courses taken at SDSU may be validated.