WORCESTER—The College of the Holy Cross and Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy have launched an accelerated program that allows Holy Cross students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in nutrition in as little as five years.
The collaboration gives Holy Cross undergraduates the chance to take four graduate-level courses during their junior and senior years, then transition directly into Tufts’ Master of Science in Nutrition program.
“We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University,” Holy Cross Provost and Dean Elliott Visconsi said in the announcement. “This program will offer a transformational opportunity for Holy Cross students across a range of disciplines and career paths. From sustainability and food policy to data analytics, this degree will prepare Holy Cross students to engage with some of the most pressing issues of our time.”
The program is designed to reduce both the time and cost of earning an advanced degree, aligning with both institutions’ focus on academic equity and affordability.
The Friedman School — the only graduate school of nutrition in the country — offers 14 areas of specialization, ranging from agriculture and food systems to climate, sustainability and nutrition data analytics. Students can complete the degree in one year online or 1.5 years on Tufts’ Boston campus after graduating from Holy Cross.
Friedman School Dean Christina Economos said the program will open doors for students eager to tackle global nutrition challenges.
“We are excited to welcome passionate and enthusiastic Holy Cross students who share the Friedman School’s commitment to making a difference in food, nutrition, and the well-being of populations around the globe,” Economos said in the release. “Our students are determined to address some of the biggest challenges in nutrition, and the Accelerated Master of Science in Nutrition program prepares students to make an impact whether they pursue a career in government, academia, health care delivery, or industry.”
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