Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours are required to graduate?
33 hours are required to graduate in both the thesis and non-thesis options
What if I don’t want to take the thesis route?
Non-thesis track students complete the FNH 7000 Directed Individual Study in lieu of a thesis. This is a flexible, independent project devised by the student in consultation with and approved by his or her advisor. FNH 7000 is usually taken in the last semester of the program but should at least be completed after all Core classes are successfully completed. Projects should entail demonstration of knowledge, skills, and competencies developed in the Core classes of the program. Most students choose to complete program assessment, design implementation, and/or evaluation projects to meet this requirement; however, one of our main goals is to help students conduct projects of interest to them and helpful to them in developing skills necessary to be successful in the field. Therefore, considerable flexibility is utilized in approving projects. Students should contact their advisor the semester before registering for FNH 7000 in order to develop a workable project idea.
Is the program totally online?
Yes, the program is a totally online program. You
do not need to visit campus for any part of the program.
Is there a campus residency requirement?
No, there is no campus residency requirement.
If I have a lot of work experience, do I have
to take the GRE?
Yes, all prospective students applying for classified
admission must take the GRE or send an official GRE score taken
within the last five years.
Does the degree state distance or online?
No. Your degree would look and read the same as
main campus students. Master of Science in Food Science, Nutrition
and Health Promotion.
What is unclassified admission?
Unclassified admission is where a student is allowed
to take up to 9 graduate credit hours prior to meeting all the
requirements of official admission.
How long will it take me to complete the program
if I take one class a semester?
It would take you about 4 years to complete the
program. You are allowed 6 years to complete the program.
Can I teach with this degree?
You will need to check with the state department
of education in your state.
Who do I contact about my application status?
Contact Lisa Mead by email.
How do I apply to Graduate School
at Mississippi State University?
See the Getting Started section within this website.
How do I register for distance learning courses?
Please check with your advisor first to ensure you
are taking the correct courses. You may register onine at MyBanner.
See Registration section
within this website.
Can I begin taking courses
before being accepted in my graduate program?
Yes. Students wishing to take courses before officially
being accepted to the program must complete an Online Unclassified
Admission Application In addition to this form, students must
submit transcript(s) in order to complete the admission request.
Students can only take a limited number of hours under this status.
I am an out-of-state student.
Do I have to pay out-of-state tuition for the Department of Food
Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion Distance Learning Program?
No. Although out-of-state tuition does not apply,
students may be charged a distance technology fee in addition
to a $30 admission fee for graduate school.
How do I access my course in MyCourses?
By following the instructions below, you should
have no problems getting logged onto the MyCourses site
and beginning your Internet classes. Please read all of the instructions
before beginning any of the steps. If you have any questions about
Internet-based class registration after completing the steps,
please feel free to contact us.
- Go to MyCourses: http://MyCourses.msstate.edu.
- Click on the link that says "Academic MyCourses".
- You will enter your Net ID and your NetPassword.
To find out more about your NetID and NetPassword, please visit
Banner web at MyBanner.
- You must be enrolled in the class to be able to
access your class web site.
You can use the course websites to contact your
professors and check on the status of the class (beginning dates,
assignments, etc). Professors methods vary for operating these
classes. For instance, some of the professors may prefer to only
communicate with students through the MyCourses website (and not through
e-mail or phone calls). Also, some of the classes will use proctors
for testing, and others will not. You should become aware (through
use of the MyCourses website) of the methods of instruction your particular
professors will use.
I have not received my
bill for tuition. What should I do?
Beginning with the fall 2001 session, Mississippi
State University will no longer send out bills via the United
States Postal Service. Students will be responsible for viewing
billing statements online and submitting payment. Payments should
be sent to:
