Doctor of Philosophy in the Field of Exercise Physiology and Applied Nutrition
Program Director J. Sacheck
The PhD in exercise physiology and applied nutrition (EPAN) incorporates a fundamental and deep core appreciation that both exercise and nutrition together are more powerful in fighting many of the most significant public health problems of our time uniquely integrating both disciplines and which often have synergistic impacts on health. This multidisciplinary program provides a rigorous educational opportunity with a curriculum grounded in science and includes the use of sound methodological approaches and innovative thinking that leads to the advancement of knowledge that can be translated into real-world health applications of physiology and nutrition.
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The following requirements must be fulfilled:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required foundational courses | ||
7 credits in required foundational courses: | ||
EXNS 6204 | Biostatistical Methods and Research Design | |
EXNS 8102 | Writing a Research Grant Application | |
PUBH 6003 | Principles and Practices of Epidemiology | |
PUBH 6080 | Pathways to Public Health | |
Advanced research methods | ||
At least one course (3 credits) selected from the following: | ||
EDUC 8122 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
EDUC 8131 | Case Study Research Methods | |
EDUC 8140 | Ethnographic Research Methods | |
EDUC 8171 | Predictive Designs and Analyses | |
EDUC 8172 | Multivariate Analysis | |
EDUC 8173 | Structural Equation Modeling | |
PUBH 8364 | Quantitative Methods | |
PUBH 8417 | Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis | |
PUBH 8418 | Applied Statistical Analysis | |
PUBH 8419 | Measurement in Public Health and Health Services | |
Required core courses | ||
16 credits in required core courses: | ||
EXNS 6209 | Advanced Concepts in Nutrition Science | |
EXNS 6810 | Advanced Metabolism | |
EXNS 8106 | Advanced Concepts in Applied Human Physiology | |
EXNS 8108 | Laboratory Techniques in Human Physiology and Nutrition | |
EXNS 8110 | Seminar in Exercise Physiology and Applied Nutrition | |
PUBH 8116 | Communicating Research Results | |
Electives | ||
At least 8 credits in elective courses. | ||
Dissertation research | ||
11 to 14 credits in dissertation research courses: | ||
PUBH 8435 | Dissertation Proposal Development for Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 credits) | |
EXNS 8999 | Dissertation Research (9 to 12 credits) |
Successful completion of the comprehensive examination is required to continue to candidacy after required coursework has been completed.