Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program in Nutritional Science
About
The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program in Nutritional Science is a combined bachelor’s and master’s program. Students in this program pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. This program allows students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
The Nutritional Science program is designed to meet the needs of the student who is working towards a baccalaureate degree and seeks advanced preparation in nutrition science, nutrition education, geriatric nutrition, and foodservice/restaurant management. The program is intended to prepare candidates to assume leadership roles in their profession and communities and to provide the opportunity to acquire a foundation for doctoral study.
The Packaging program is designed to meet the needs of the student who is working towards a baccalaureate degree and seeks advanced preparation in packaging. The program is intended to prepare candidates to assume leadership roles in their profession and industry and to provide the opportunity to acquire a foundation for doctoral study in packaging or related fields.
Program Information for Prospective Students
SAGE Program Coordinator
Dr. Xi (Alex) Feng (xi.feng@sjsu.edu, 408-924-3105)
Admission Requirements
(Note: 91ÁÔÆæ SAGE students must be in the Dietetics Concentration to be eligible for
the 91ÁÔÆæ Dietetic Internship.)
Application Process
Visit Apply to the Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program in Nutritional Science.
Deadlines
Fall Semester Start
Opens on February 1 and closes on March 1.
Spring Semester Start
Opens on August 1 and closes on September 1. Graduate seniors applying for the SAGE program in their final year should enroll in NUFS 201 Colloquium in Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging. For those requiring a permission code, please contact Dr. Susan Chen (susan.chen@sjsu.edu).
Advising
Make an appointment with the SAGE Program Coordinator, Dr. Xi (Alex) Feng (xi.feng@sjsu.edu, 408-924-3105). Complete an advising form for your concentration before making the appointment.
Roadmaps and Advising Forms
Applied Nutrition and Food Sciences Concentration: Roadmap [pdf] and Advising Form [pdf]
Dietetics Concentration: Roadmap [pdf] and Advising Form [pdf]
Food Management Concentration: Roadmap [pdf] and Advising Form [pdf]
Packaging: Roadmap [pdf] and Advising Form [pdf]
Research
Faculty Research Interests [pdf]
