Program Overview

Nutrition, Undergraduate Certificate

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition provides a greater understanding of nutrition, enabling individuals to make healthy decisions for themselves, their families, and the community. This certificate program offers a comprehensive awareness of nutrition, including what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared.

Program Quick Facts

• Course Delivery: 100% Online
• Total Credits: 12
• Campuses Hosting:
  • Indianapolis
• Degree Type: Undergraduate Certificate

Certificate Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition prepares students to apply specialized nutritional knowledge to diverse fields, including therapy, dentistry, medicine, and nursing. Students learn to separate nutritional fact from fiction, providing evidence-based advice about food. Upon graduation, students receive an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide, with the flexibility to work on the certificate anytime and anywhere, supported by personalized support services throughout their academic journey.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

• Admissions requirements vary.

To apply to this program:

• Complete application for admission.
• Submit official transcripts
• International applicants may be asked for additional materials.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester:
  • Priority first-year deadline: June 1
  • Priority transfer deadline: July 1
• Spring Semester:
  • Priority deadline: December 1
• Summer Semester:
  • Priority deadline: March 16
• Summer session II:
  • Priority deadline: May 1

Career Outcomes

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition prepares students to work as nutrition consultants in areas such as:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Nursing homes
• Occupational therapy facilities
• Physical therapy offices
• Physician offices
• Dentist offices
• Other health-related fields

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition, students must complete 12 credit hours. Note that completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the bachelor's program, but these certificate courses may apply to the IU Online B.S. in Health Sciences degree requirements.

Courses

Core Classes for the Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition: | Course Number | Course Name | Credits | | --- | --- | --- | | NTRD-N 265 | Nutrition and Exercise: Nutrition for Health | 3 Credits | | NTRD-N 365 | Translating Nutrition: From Theory to Practice | 3 Credits | | NTRD-N 420 | Human Nutrition through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | | HLSC-H 361 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 Credits |

Plan Your Finances

Program cost can vary by campus, resident status, and type of program. To get accurate cost estimates for a specific situation, use the available resources to estimate expenses. Note that this program is not eligible for financial aid.