Deadline extended to March 15 for Fall 2026 on campus programs!
At the Friedman School, we believe the best way to learn is through action. That’s why every student in our Master of Science in Nutrition and Online Master of Science in Nutrition programs completes at least 120 hours of hands-on experiential learning—an opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real-life experience and to create networks that make a difference for your career.
How can your experience prepare you for a rewarding career in food and nutrition? Whether you are on campus or online, you can start exploring a field you’re interested in, work with a professor on a research project, connect with a community organization in the Boston area or in your own community, or try something completely new!
Experiential Learning (EL) experiences can be completed in-person, online, or hybrid. Options include research projects, volunteering, designing a curriculum, working in a community, creating a unique experience – you decide! Each project must include at least 40 hours of hands-on learning and must be approved by your academic advisor. Read more details in the guide!
Each Experiential Learning proposal should demonstrate at least two of the competencies outlined below. The four areas of competency are critical elements of your Friedman education.
Mapping your experience to the defined competencies will help you better understand the purpose and relevance of your work, articulate what you’ve learned, and demonstrate measurable growth. This ensures that your Experiential Learning project is a structured, high-impact educational experience that advances your mastery of your field.
Examples of Associated Skills
Examples of Associated Skills
Examples of Associated Skills
Examples of Associated Skills
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