The Department of Health Sciences offers a Master of Science degree in Nutrition with two options: a fourteen month option culminating in a project or a two-year option culminating in a thesis. Thesis research studies completed by graduate students in nutrition have consistently been presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo). In addition, graduate students in our department have won awards and nominations, like the Best Master's Thesis Oral presentation at CWU's SOURCE. Our Program offers small classes, opportunity to work closely with faculty, an excellent learning environment, and an opportunity to conduct research. Central Washington University is located in historic Ellensburg, Washington, 100 miles east of Seattle. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts enjoy hiking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, fishing, bicycling, rafting, camping, and more in the beautiful Kittitas Valley and nearby Cascade Mountains.