Applied Nutrition
Graduate Certificate
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The 14-unit online Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition (GCAN) provides knowledge and skills in the area of clinical nutrition. Students will train in advanced nutritional sciences, and the certificate will prepare graduates to successfully compete for jobs in the nutrition workforce and enhance their placement into graduate or professional training programs.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Students accepted into this program must complete the following courses to earn the certificate:
This course will introduce the concepts of research methods with a focus on the varied research conducted in nutritional sciences. Students will be guided through a comprehensive compendium of the elements of research design in order to understand the application of these elements to Applied Nutritional Science.
This course will introduce basic statistical concepts and applied statistical strategies that are essential for conducting and critiquing research in nutritional sciences and related fields. The course will be delivered online structured with video lectures, self-check practices, discussion forum, assignments and quizzes.
| This class will review the multi-facets of macronutrient metabolism and its application to the prevention and development of common chronic diseases. The clinical applications of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities will also be reviewed. Metabolic alterations associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases will be discussed. |
| This course will advance understanding of research design, methods, and implementation, interpretation of research findings, and advances in nutrition science research for selected chronic diseases. |
| This course focuses on providing medical nutrition therapy for select complex acute and chronic diseases. The course is based on students participating in an in-depth examination and discussion on each topic using an evidence-based approach and related research. |
