Maternal and Child Nutrition, Graduate Certificate

Credential: Graduate Certificate
Field of Study: Maternal and Child Nutrition

Program Overview

This transcriptable certificate requires 15 credit hours of coursework, which can be counted toward an MS degree in nutrition, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. No transfer courses or work experience may be accepted in lieu of credit courses.

Graduates of this program track are employed as:

WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator;
Public Health Analyst for Health Resources and Services Administration;
Community Outreach Dietitian; and
Nutrition Education Consultant with the Dairy and Nutrition Council.

Students may complete either the Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition or the Certificate in Nutrition for Health Care Professionals but not both.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the nutrition-related physiologic and metabolic changes that occur during pregnancy.
Provide evidence-based nutrition guidance to patients before and during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of lactation, the latest breastfeeding recommendations, and common lactation problems.
Provide evidence-based recommendations for dietary intake for the lactating individual.
Describe nutrition needs during early and late infancy.
Assess growth and common nutrition problems during the first year of life.

Graduate Policies

For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Degree-seeking students who are enrolled in the Nutrition, MS; Public Health Nutrition, MS; Public Health Nutrition Dietetic Internship; the Combined Dietetic Internship/Master's Degree Program; and the MD/MS program are eligible for this certificate.

Credits for this coursework may be double counted toward the degree program and this certificate. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to obtain this certificate.