Our mission: To prepare a diverse population of students for careers that focus on behavior change in nutrition and physical activity through communications and interventions based on evidence-based biologic sciences.This innovative program reflects the collective wisdom of Friedman faculty, students, and alumni. It prepares future leaders to translate the latest science into practice and policy.Merging nutrition science, health communication, and behavior change, this program prepares graduates to address the most pressing health and nutrition challenges facing our communities and society at large.The Master's Degree Program in Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change is designed to prepare its graduates for the growing job opportunities available to professionals trained to explain research findings in ways that the public can understand and apply.The Master's Degree Program in Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change is a two-year academic program and is designed to prepare graduates for the growing job opportunities available to professionals trained to communicate sound nutrition information effectively. The program combines the expertise of Friedman's own internationally recognized faculty, and the enormous breadth of knowledge available across all the Tufts campuses with a wealth of opportunities for related work experience. Together, the combination of academic courses and practical experience prepares graduates for exciting and rewarding careers in which effective communication makes a difference.The Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change curriculum includes core courses in three broad areas: nutrition, study design and analysis, and communications and behavior change. Sixteen credits are required for the degree. The exact number of required courses will depend upon the student's prior academic preparation. Unless otherwise noted, each course is equivalent to one credit. A standardized training in ethical treatment of human subjects is also a requirement for graduation.