For some, learning in an online environment is a new experience. At UWS, we strive to make that experience community-driven and free of unnecessary stress. Interactive online discussion forums allow our clinical nutrition students with a diverse array of educational and professional backgrounds to learn from one another, as well as from assigned readings, lectures and occasional video assignments. Our functional nutrition graduate students can log in and view lectures at the times most convenient for them, rather than being required to bend their work and family schedules to meet at a predetermined hour. For busy professionals, the UWS online learning environment is the way to go!
The Online Nutrition Degree Learning Experience at UWS
Interactive Online Nutrition Program
UWS online nutrition classes are conducted in a collaborative and dynamic manner, encouraging a high level of interaction with the material presented. Both of our graduate degrees in nutrition, the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition encourage the development of critical and clinical thinking skills. Instructors moderate conversations in class forums and encourage discussions on current research articles that students gain access to once enrolled in the program. If the online nutritional master’s or doctoral degree students need individual time with an instructor, video calls can be scheduled and are encouraged. Community hubs within the online platform are used to get to know the instructors and fellow classmates, as well as learn about important program information and updates. The online nutrition program allows students can also track their progress and see their grades in real-time whenever they log in to view their online grade book and receive ample feedback from instructors.
Resources for the Online Clinical Nutrition Program
UWS functional nutrition online courses are created with universal design and accessibility principles in mind, making them user-friendly and easy to navigate. The university is always improving the online environment and implementing best practices in order to better serve our graduate students earning their nutrition degrees online. Dedicated instructional designers at the UWS Center for Teaching and Learning regularly work with and train faculty and program directors to improve courses and the student learning experience. All online students have the opportunity to use UWS-approved collaboration tools such as shared documents, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Benefits of Our Online Functional Nutrition Graduate Degree
The benefits of earning your master’s and doctoral degree in clinical nutrition online include:
- Flexible schedules
- Course availability
- Lower costs (saving money on housing and food plans)
- Do not have to relocate
- Can be part-time or full-time students
- Balance school with work or family
We have instructors and students living all over the world. Because of the varied time zones, all class lectures (including those that are live-streamed), as well as special events such as expert guest lectures, are always recorded so that students may access them at a time that is most convenient for their schedule.
Recorded lectures can be viewed via Canvas Studio, a tool designed specifically for student learning. With Canvas Studio, not only can students watch recordings on their own time, but they can search for keywords, speed up or slow down the videos and download MP4 audio files for on-the-go listening!
Are the Online Graduate Degrees in Nutrition Available for International Students?
Yes, UWS online programs are global.! Students from across the world, whether they are a state away or another country, can earn their doctoral or master’s degree in nutrition online. International students looking to attend university in America can apply to our on-campus programs here in Oregon or pursue a degree online.
Please view our international students page for more information on the general application process and requirements.
“My experience with the online environment was so much better than I anticipated. I feared a lack of connection with my professors and my classmates but I was very wrong. The online system is extremely user-friendly and help was always a click away. I’ve grew with my classmates and I loved learning alongside people from a variety of backgrounds.”
— Tracey Giambertone, RD, HNFM alumna
“I would summarize the online education at UWS as a true 21st-century experience. I absolutely loved it and cannot imagine otherwise. Flexibility to learn on my own time when I am in the learning mindset with pre-recorded lectures and the ability to pause the lectures and soak in the wealth of information and take notes is a big plus. The online learning environment has made it possible for me to learn from the best instructors around the globe and not be restricted by geographical location.”
— Niti Shah, HNFM alumna
“This was my second graduate-level distance program and I really appreciated how connected I felt in my classes and to my cohort. I made some great friends through the program and felt that there was always a line of communication open with my professors and my classmates. The online discussions were very informative and the lecture formats make me feel like I was in class along with everyone else.”
— Jenniferlyn Kryvicky, HNFM alumna
