Master of Science in Nutrition Education
American University

Program Details

Advance your training in diet-related health interventions with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education. Practitioners in this field can help treat and prevent a multitude of chronic illnesses through education of healthy food choices.

Students will learn how to combat misinformation and provide informed data on the nutritional value of the food we eat. Courses cover organic farming, food insecurity, nutrition labels, obesity, food deserts, and more. This masters in nutrition online prepares students to address the science of nutrition while also learning educational strategies vital to creating meaningful change at the individual, community, and population levels.

The curriculum covers aspects of:

  • Nutrition epidemiology and research methods
  • Nutrition program design
  • Health communication
  • Behavior change in health promotion

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

American University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent