Food and Nutrition, Certificate (online)

The graduate certificate in Food and Nutrition allows students to pursue concentrated study of food and nutrition through graduate coursework. The Certificate curriculum includes studies in nutrient metabolism, nutritional principles related to health and disease, community nutrition, and food science. The Certificate Program provides knowledge of food and nutrition that is applicable to health care, business, professional, and personal situations involving nutrition. The Food and Nutrition Graduate Certificate may be desired by students currently pursuing other graduate degree programs (e.g. public health; human movement, sport, and leisure studies; biological sciences), allied health professions, or students in the Dietetic Internship who have an interest in advanced study of food and nutrition but do not wish to complete a graduate degree.

Learning Outcomes

1. Integrate evidence-based nutrition strategies to address nutrition problems across the lifespan.

2. Evaluate information and misinformation related to nutrition and health concerns.

Admission Requirements

Documents required:

Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume
Statement of Purpose

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Program: Food and Nutrition, Certificate (online)
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Food and Nutrition, Certificate (online) The graduate certificate in Food and Nutrition allows students to pursue concentrated study of food and nutrition through graduate coursework. The Certificate curriculum includes studies in nutrient metabolism, nutritional principles related to health and disease, community nutrition, and food science. The Certificate Program provides knowledge of food and nutrition that is applicable to health care, business, professional, and personal situations involving nutrition. The Food and Nutrition Graduate Certificate may be desired by students currently pursuing other graduate degree programs (e.g. public health; human movement, sport, and leisure studies; biological sciences), allied health professions, or students in the Dietetic Internship who have an interest in advanced study of food and nutrition but do not wish to complete a graduate degree. Learning Outcomes 1. Integrate evidence-based nutrition strategies to address nutrition problems across the lifespan. 2. Evaluate information and misinformation related to nutrition and health concerns. Admission Requirements Documents required: Three Letters of Recommendation Professional Resume Statement of Purpose Application Requirements Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements International Application Information Degree Requirements
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses (15 credits) Select from: FN 6200 - Introduction to Dietetic Internship FN 6070 - Community and Public Health Nutrition FN 6090 - Micronutrients Through the Life Span OR FN 6100 - Macronutrients for Human Nutrition FN 6110 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition FN 6210 - Dietetic Internship I FN 6220 - Dietetic Internship II FN 6800 - Seminar in Food and Nutrition
Minimum Total Credits (15 credits)
Additional Requirements Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill certificate requirements.
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Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (15 credits)

Minimum Total Credits (15 credits)

Additional Requirements