Program Overview

Applied Nutrition (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition (GCAN) provides a path to career advancement in the fields of nutrition, health and wellness outside of a traditional master's degree. The 14-unit GCAN can be completed in less than one year and offers core courses in advanced nutritional sciences, including metabolism, disease and applied nutrition, along with your choice of several elective courses designed to tailor your studies to your specific interests. The GCAN is appropriate for a wide range of health care professionals, including doctors, nurses, chiropractors, medical assistants, health and wellness coaches, and personal trainers.

Coursework Location(s)

• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Minimum Credit Units

• 14 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.