Program Overview

Program Overview

The Food and Nutrition Graduate Certificate (FNGC) curriculum includes studies in nutrient metabolism, food science, and nutritional principles related to health and disease. The FNGC program provides knowledge of food and nutrition that is applicable to many health care, business, professional, and personal situations involving nutrition.

Program Details

• The FNGC may be desired by students currently pursuing other graduate degree programs (e.g., public health; human movement sport, and leisure studies; biological sciences), allied health professions, or the dietetic internship who have an interest in advanced study of food and nutrition but do not wish to complete a graduate degree.
• The program is 100% online and consists of 5 online courses, totaling 15 credit hours.

Program Structure

• Multiple dates throughout the year
• Seven-week courses
• Enhance your credentials
• Advance your professional knowledge

Career Advancement

• Strengthen your management and leadership skills
• Sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills

Accreditation

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation scheduled.

University Recognition

BGSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation and the only one in Ohio to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of its online programs. This recognition reflects the university's commitment to providing critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed.

Enrollment and Certificate

You will be enrolled in and receive your graduate certificate from the College of Health and Human Services.