Foundations of Nutrition Certificate

This certificate is designed for students interested in understanding general principles of food and nutrition, human nutritional needs, and how nutrition affects health. Additionally, students will learn about the psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing dietary intake. Students completing this program will have an enhanced personal understanding of nutrition and health.

Program requirements

Nine hours from:

DTN 130 - Social and Behavioral Applications of Human Nutrition *
DTN 240 - Introduction to Nutrition *
DTN 300 - Service-Learning in Dietetics and Nutrition
DTN 330 - Food Selection and Preparation for Health
DTN 332 - Food and Culture
DTN 333 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Span
DTN 334 - Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Sports Nutrition
DTN 345 - World Hunger
DTN 391 - Home Food Preservation
DTN 397 - Topics in Heart Healthy Cooking
DTN 497 - Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics
BMS 497 - Topics in Biomedical Sciences I or other approved electives (1-3) may be counted with approval of certificate advisor.

Note:

* credit may only be used to satisfy one requirement. If both DTN 130 or DTN 240 are taken, both may count toward the 12-hour requirement.

All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 12

Completion requirement

Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.