Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences Department

Ellensburg
Dorothy Purser Hall, room 101

509-963-1912
Fax: 509-963-1848
www.cwu.edu/~nehs
See Web site for how these programs could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Vincent M. Nethery, PhD

Graduate Program Director
Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, EdD

Professors
Ethan R. Bergman, PhD, RD, dietetics, sports nutrition
Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, EdD, sport physiology, kinesiology, human anatomy
David L. Gee, PhD, nutrition & metabolism, nutrition and chronic diseases, sports nutrition
Robert McGowan, PhD, clinical and exercise-sport psychology
Vincent M. Nethery, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, environmental physiology, human anatomy.

Associate Professors 
Timothy R. Burnham, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, human anatomy
Susan Hawk, PhD, RD, dietetics, clinical nutrition
Keith Monosky, MPM, EMT-P, emergency medical services management, health policy
Harry Papadopoulos, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, physical activity interventions

Assistant Professors 
Susan Adams, MS, RD, food service management
Virginia Bennett, PhD, RD, cultural nutrition, developmental nutrition
Linda Cashman, MS, RD, dietetics
Kelly Kerr-Pritchett, PhD, RD sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, eating disorders
Robert Pritchett, PhD, sport physiology, environmental physiology,

Staff 
Rhonda Busch-Gehlen, assistant to the chair  
Lucinda Engel, instructional classroom support technician - food science
Edith Fowler, office manager 
Lori Hauser, Office assistant, EMS-Paramedicine

Department Information
The graduate programs in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences are designed to provide knowledge and expertise for students seeking a terminal degree for entry-level positions in a variety of private and public settings, as well as for positions at community college and other tertiary levels. They also serve the needs of students intending to pursue higher-level graduate study in doctoral or professional programs. Human functioning is the overriding theme of all curricula offerings. The master of science degrees offered by NEHS require completion of a minimum of 45 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The course of study is structured in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and is approved by the department graduate program director. The specifics on the course of study depend on the degree program, and include both required and advisor approved elective courses.

Admission
Admission is a two-step process. Applicants must first meet the general requirements for graduate study as determined by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, and then the specific requirements of their selected program within the Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences (see individual programs). Conditional or probationary admission may be granted in certain circumstances.

Master of Science – Exercise Science
The master of science degree in Exercise Science prepares students for careers in higher education, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical settings, corporate and community fitness/wellness centers, and athletic development programs. The curriculum also prepares individuals for further study at doctoral or professional program level. In addition to the general university requirements for admission to graduate school, prospective candidates must hold a degree in exercise science or a closely related area of study. Students majoring in other disciplines including biology, chemistry, and nutrition are encouraged to apply, however some undergraduate courses covering the physiology of exercise may be required. Minimum undergraduate requirements include completion of courses in anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology. Other classes in cell biology, zoology, biochemistry, statistics, fitness assessment, kinesiology, and sport nutrition are strongly recommended. A maximum of six (6) credits each of EXSC 590, EXSC 595, and EXSC 596 are permitted on the course of study.

Master of Science Nutrition
The master of science degree in nutrition provides opportunities for students to concentrate at the master’s level in the study of nutrition. The goal of the program is to prepare students to enter the workforce as specialists in nutrition or to prepare them to continue their graduate education at the doctoral level. The program offers small classes, the opportunity to work closely with faculty, an excellent learning environment, and an opportunity to conduct original research. Graduate students in nutrition have had their master’s thesis consistently presented at national conferences including those of the American Dietetic Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Admission into the MS in nutrition is selective. Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in nutrition or related fields. However, students with undergraduate degrees in biology and health science areas are encouraged to apply but can expect to take a number of undergraduate courses as part of their course load. All applicants to the MS in Nutrition are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).