What Our Alumni Say...

Maria Larkin, R.D., L.D.

"This program is a must for any dietitian counseling clients with eating disorders. It covers all aspects of eating disorders from prevention programs to treatment approaches. The faculty are experienced and well-known in the field of eating disorders. The courses offered in this program are well-organized and cover practical and important issues related to eating disorders."

Curriculum

Director: Dr. Margaret Burckes-Miller, (603) 535-2515, e-mail: margaret@plymouth.edu
Professor of Health Education
B.S., University of Vermont; M.S., University of Oregon; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

• Eating Disorders Institute certificate program
• M.Ed. Self-Designed Health Education, with a focus in Eating Disorders
• M.Ed. Self-Designed Counselor Education with a focus in Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Institute certificate program

Required Courses

Specialization Courses for Eating Disorders Institute
CO/HL 5160 Eating Disorders: Awareness, Prevention and Education - 3 credits
CO/HL 5190 Medical and Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders - 3 credits
CO/HL 5180 Nutrition: Education and Counseling - 3 credits
CO/HL 5170 Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders - 3 credits
CO/HL 5150 Eating Disorders Clinical - 1-3 credits

Total for Eating Disorders Institute Certificate - 15 credits

Self-Designed M.Ed. in Health Education, Eating Disorders Institute

Required Courses

Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR-
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
- OR-
AT 5600 Research Design in Health Sciences - 3 credits

Specialization Courses for Eating Disorders Institute
HL 5160 Eating Disorders: Awareness, Prevention and Education - 3 credits
HL 5190 Medical and Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders - 3 credits
HL 5180 Nutrition: Education and Counseling - 3 credits
HL 5170 Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders - 3 credits

Elective Component Courses - 9 credits

Capstone Experience
HL 5150 Eating Disorders Clinical - 1-3 credits

Total for Self Designed M.Ed. Health Education, Eating Disorders Institute - 33 credits minimum

Self-Designed M.Ed. in Counselor Education, Eating Disorders Institute

Required Courses

Master's Core Component
CO 5010 Foundations of the Counseling Profession - 3 credits
CO 5260 Counseling Theories - 3 credits
CO 5050 Advanced Human Development - 3 credits
CO 5020 Counseling Skills - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
- OR-
AT 5600 Research Design in Health Sciences - 3 credits
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
CO 5230 Career Counseling and Development - 3 credits

Specialization Courses for Eating Disorders Institute
CO 5160 Eating Disorders: Awareness, Prevention and Education - 3 credits
CO 5190 Medical and Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders - 3 credits
CO 5180 Nutrition: Education and Counseling - 3 credits
CO 5170 Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders - 3 credits

Capstone Experience
CO 5150 Eating Disorders Clinical - 1-3 credits

Total for Self Designed M.Ed. in Counselor Education, Eating Disorders Institute - 36 credits