2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nutrition Science, Certificate

Overview

The Nutrition Science Program provides education and training in basic nutrition concepts, medical nutrition therapy, and performance nutrition for health and fitness. Therapeutic diet preparation quality control, principles and practical application of food production, safety, and sanitation for various lifecycles are discussed, in depth, throughout the program. Methods of instruction include, but are not limited to: lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, laboratory practice, and practical exercises. A simulation for military contingency operations is provided in a non-classroom setting.

Army Requirements

Program Requirements

NUTR 1101Introduction to Nutrition

1

NUTR 1302Human Nutrition

3

NUTR 2205Army Nutrition Field Operations

2

NUTR 1203Applications in Human Nutrition

2

NUTR 2204Nutrition for Performance Optimization

2

Total Credit Hours:10

Air Force Requirements

Program Requirements

NUTR 1101Introduction to Nutrition

1

NUTR 1302Human Nutrition

3

NUTR 2305Nutrition Operations

3

NUTR 1304Food Productions

3

Total Credit Hours:10