New collaboration offers Holy Cross students a fast-track, cost-saving pathway to a top graduate degree in nutrition science and policy
Christina Economos, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and Elliott Visconsi, Holy Cross provost and dean. Photo courtesy of the College of the Holy Cross
Holy Cross and the Friedman School Launch Accelerated Master of Science in Nutrition
The College of the 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.) in Nutrition in as little 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 Holy Cross Provost and Dean Elliott Visconsi. “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.”
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About the College of the Holy Cross:
The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Mass., is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,200 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.
About the Friedman School
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University was established in 1978 with the mission of bringing together biomedical, social, political, and behavioral scientists to conduct research, educational, and community-service programs to improve the nutritional health and well-being of populations throughout the world. The mission of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is to generate trusted science, educate future leaders, and produce real-world impact in nutrition science and policy.