Holy Cross and the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, the nation's only graduate school of nutrition, are proud to announce a new academic alliance offering Holy Cross students a direct pathway to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Nutrition in as few as five years.
The program aligns with both institutions’ commitment to academic equity, providing a high-value, affordable pathway to advanced study in a field with significant societal impact.
Beginning in fall 2025, the Accelerated Master of Science in Nutrition program enables accepted Holy Cross students to take four graduate-level courses through the Friedman School during their junior and senior years. Students who meet program benchmarks will receive streamlined admission to the Friedman School.
"We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University,” said Elliott Visconsi, Holy Cross provost and dean. “This program will offer a transformational opportunity for Holy Cross students across a range of disciplines and career paths. From sustainability and food policy to data analytics, this degree will prepare Holy Cross students to engage with some of the most pressing issues of our time.”
The Friedman School’s M.S. in Nutrition program offers 14 specialization areas, including data analytics & AI in nutrition, agriculture, food & environment, and climate, sustainability and food, as well as a “Build-Your-Own” track for highly individualized study. Students can complete the master’s degree in as little as one year in the online program or 1.5 years in the residential program following their May graduation from Holy Cross, saving time and tuition.
"We are excited to welcome passionate and enthusiastic Holy Cross students who share the Friedman School’s commitment to making a difference in food, nutrition, and the well-being of populations around the globe,” said Friedman School Dean Christina Economos. “Our students are determined to address some of the biggest challenges in nutrition, and the Accelerated Master of Science in Nutrition program prepares students to make an impact whether they pursue a career in government, academia, health care delivery, or industry.”
