Apr 16, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

DTC 500 Research Design and Methods


Examination of the study designs and methodologies utilized in conducting original research and in better understanding the scholarly work of others. Students will progressively immerse themselves in the stages of a research project, from developing a research question to dissemination.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - Dietetics [M.S.] Dietetics Combined [BS + MS] , Human Nutrition [M.S.] (Shelved until Fall 2028) 
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Department Permission is required

Equivalent Course(s) -
Course History -
Change to description 2/2022, effective Fall 2022; Change to major restrictions 10/2020, effective Fall 2021; Course Rotation added 9/2014; Course Revision 7/2014; Change to description 5/2013, effective Winter 2014; Change to credit hour 3/2012, effective Fall 2012


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