Graduate Program: Applied Nutrition (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Applied Nutrition (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

This 14-credit online certificate provides knowledge and skills in the area of clinical nutrition. Please visit our website at  https://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/graduate-overview#gcan  Please email grad-nsw@email.arizona.edu with any questions.

Created to provide students with training in advanced nutritional sciences, the GCAN will prepare graduates to successfully compete for jobs in the nutrition workforce as well as enhance placement into graduate or professional training programs. The GCAN is responsive to the challenges faced by today's nutrition professionals and provides a path to advancement outside of the traditional, research-intensive M.S. degree.  This certificate may also serve to enhance the skill set of various healthcare professionals; including, but not limited to, doctors, nurses, chiropractors, medical assistants, health/wellness coaches, and personal trainers. 

Tuition for those accepted into the Certificate Program is $650 per unit for both residents and non-residents. Do not use the Bursars Tuition Table.

The Graduate Certificate in Nutritional Sciences (GCAN)  in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at The University of Arizona is designed to provide new insight and skill-building activities in areas to promote positive clinical outcomes in today's healthcare environment, including:

  • Statistical methods
  • Metabolism as it applies to various clinical conditions
  • Research methods in nutritional sciences
  • Advanced medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
  • Nutrition assessment & support
  • 1 elective course offered in the School (Body Composition, Nutrigenomics, Food Service Management, Nutrition Interventions, Food Systems & Agriculture for Health Professionals)
 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Thank you for considering the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness at the University of Arizona for your graduate studies! Please email grad-nsw@email.arizona.edu with any questions.

The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness at the University of Arizona offers traditional graduate research programs leading to a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutritional Sciences under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A minor in Nutritional Sciences is offered to Ph.D. students. The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness also offers online graduate programs, including a Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition designed to be completed in only 8 months, an Applied Nutrition - Nutrition & Wellness emphasis professional science master (non-thesis) designed to be completed in 18 months as well as an ACEND accredited Future Education Model - Graduate program, Applied Nutrition - Dietetics emphasis Professional Science Master’s program.

 
College

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

 
Campus where offered

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Fanisia Bundage
520-621-1186
Graduate Program Coordinator
Peggy Rupert
520-626-0970
Director of Graduate Studies
Kayle Jeanne Skorupski
520-621-1396
Graduate College Degree Auditor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

GCAN program applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.  A Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) degree will be accepted in the area of Nutrition.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall in an undergraduate degree
  • Additionally, because the GCAN is delivered exclusively online, the following student characteristics are essential to successfully completing the program:
  • A self-directed, independent learner
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Able to utilize a wide range of resources effectively
 
Standardized Tests

None

 
Funding Opportunities


No funding available.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: June 15
  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: March 15

International Applicants:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15
  • Summer: February 15
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

14 

Core Coursework Requirements

Students accepted into the GCAN must complete the following courses to earn the Certificate:

  • NSC 501 Statistics for Applied Nutritional Sciences I (1 unit)
  • NSC 502 Statistics for Applied Nutritional Sciences II (1 unit)
  • NSC 509 Advanced Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (3 units)
  • NSC 519 Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences (3 units)
  • NSC 610 Nutrition & Disease (3 units)

All courses will be fully distributed through online course tool platforms and technology. Minimum GPA in coursework: 3.0

 
Elective Coursework

Students choose from:

  • NSC 545 Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (3 units)
  • NSC 540 Nutrition Interventions (3)
  • NSC 575 Nutrigenomics for the Study of Disease Prevention and Intervention (3 units)
  • NSC 558 Advanced Food Service Management (3 units)
  • NSC 570 Agriculture and Food Literacy for Health Professionals (3 units)
 
Additional Requirements

N/A

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 05 Jan 2023