Cultural Competence in International Nutrition Certificate

This certificate is designed for students interested in developing culturally relevant international nutrition knowledge and skills while working with diverse cultures in a variety of settings. The certificate also provides education abroad opportunities to further assist in the development of culturally competent citizens.

This certificate provides coursework and experiences to enhance students’ knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as applied to the foods, health, and religious beliefs of different cultures worldwide. Additionally, students will examine how certain foods and health traditions are important to various cultures. Students completing this program will have an enhanced understanding of foods, health beliefs and practices, and the religions of a variety of cultures with which they may come into contact.