The Online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Education is designed for both nutrition professionals and teachers, to gain additional expertise in nutrition. All courses leading to the certificate are offered online.
Most courses completed with a grade of B- or better may be applied towards the Master of Education in Nutrition Education.
Admission Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate major in Nutrition or related area.
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Curriculum Requirements (5) |
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| The following five (5) courses are required: | |
| NUTR 960 | Sports Nutrition * |
| NUTR 970 | Computers in Nutrition Education |
| NUTR 973 | Instructional Technologies in Nutrition Education |
| NUTR 978 | Public Health Nutrition |
| NUTR 993 | Independent Projects in Health and Wellness |
* Students may elect to substitute another graduate course for NUTR 960 Sports Nutrition that meets their individual career interests. This course may not have been part of another degree or certificate program, must have been completed within five years, and be submitted for approval to the Program Coordinator after admission to the Certificate Program.
Track for Teachers and Health EducatorsAdmission Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate major in Health, Consumer Sciences, Physical Education or related area.
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Curriculum Requirements (6) |
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| The following six (6) courses are required: | |
| NUTR 910 | Nutrition Science in the Classroom |
| NUTR 914 | Contemporary Nutrition Issues for Schools |
| NUTR 960 | Sports Nutrition OR NUTR 978 Public Health Nutrition |
| NUTR 970 | Computers in Nutrition Education |
| NUTR 973 | Instructional Technologies in Nutrition Education |
| NUTR 993 | Independent Projects in Health and Wellness |
For further information about the Graduate Online Nutrition Education Certificate, please contact Professor Janet Schwartz, Consumer Sciences Department, jschwartz@framingham.edu.
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