CIP Code: 51.3101

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition Practice

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete the application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: Personal Statement

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition Practice

Total Required (Minimum 15 Credits)

Required Courses (9 Credits)

• HCM 5240 - Health and Disease (3)
• NUT 5100 - Introduction to Community and Public Health (3)
• NUT 5200 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Public Health Nutrition Professionals (3)

Elective (6 Credits)

Choose two graduate elective courses in consultation with program director.

• HCM 5220 - Statistics for Health Administration (3)
• NUT 5150 - Public Health Nutrition Education (3)
• NUT 5160 - Health and Public Policy (3)
• NUT 5225 - Food Systems, Sustainability, and Society (3) [DL]
• NUT 5300 - Health Promotion and Practice in Rural and Urban Settings (3) [DL]
• NUT 5350 - Public Health Nutrition Leadership and Practice (3)
• NUT 5375 - Community and International Health Assessment (3)
• NUT 5460 - Topics in School Nutrition Leadership and Management (3) [DL]