Program Details
Become a leader in nutrition with this online nutrition degree. Enhance your knowledge of nutrition while expanding your career options. This degree is designed for students who have completed a Master of Science Health Science degree, allowing them to complete a second concentration and obtain a graduate certificate in Health Science Nutrition. Students also have the opportunity to complete the coursework and earn a graduate certificate without entering an additional master’s degree program. However, this certificate on its own does not meet the requirements to become a registered dietitian.
The curriculum is focused on common nutritional topics, such as:
- Nutrition and diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Obesity
- Integrative nutrition
Use this online nutrition degree to document professional development or to meet the hours needed for faculty positions in high schools, community colleges, or universities.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent