Nutrition Studies Certificate

17-18 Credits

The Nutrition Studies Certificate provides an in-depth study of nutrition. It includes the study and application of nutrition principles in a variety of diverse populations and communities. This certificate will prepare students to work in areas where the knowledge and skills of nutrition are required. For example: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) assistants, nutrition aides, nutrition assistants, and health coaching and hospitality workers. It also provides a pathway to the AAS in Dietetic Technology, where students learn direct patient/client nutrition care. The certificate will also transfer to a variety of colleges and universities where students can continue their education in dietetics, nutrition, food science, or other healthcare-related fields.

Required Courses – 17-18 credits

HLTH 1107	Principles of Nutrition	3 cr
NUTR 1110	Life Cycle Nutrition	3 cr
NUTR 1154	Nutrition Education and Counseling	3 cr

HLTH 1107: With instructor permission, students may be allowed to enroll in HLTH 1107 concurrently with NUTR courses.

Complete three of the following six courses:

BUSN 2100	Human Relations and Effective Teams	3 cr
COMM 1111	Interpersonal Communication	3 cr
HLTH 1104	Personal and Community Health	3 cr
NUTR 1269	Food Systems Management	3 cr
NUTR 2145/FSCI 2100	Experimental Foods	3 cr
NUTR 2270	Community Nutrition: Political and Cultural Concerns	2 cr

Other Certificate Requirements

• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
• Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Data compiled about this program by the colleges and universities of Minnesota State is available at www.normandale.edu/ge