Master of Public Health – Nutrition

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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) – Nutrition

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Accelerate Your Career with Our Master of Public Health in Nutrition Program

Are you passionate about positively impacting your community and promoting healthier lifestyles? The effects of diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders in today’s world are becoming impossible to ignore. Liberty’s Master of Public Health – Nutrition can help train you to create solutions to these and other health problems in your community and around the globe.

By studying principles of nutrition, food-borne illness techniques, and chronic diseases, you’ll not only be equipped to recognize public health nutritional needs but you’ll be equipped to work toward solutions that can help people live fuller lives. Whether you want to pursue your passion for health consulting in your own community or do missions or humanitarian work around the world, Liberty’s online public health degree can help you establish a solid foundation in this critical field.

Our M.P.H. in Nutrition online courses prepare you for safe practices in the production and distribution of food as well as the tools needed to investigate food-borne diseases and illnesses.

In as little as 2 years, our online nutrition degree can help you become a competitive candidate for a fulfilling career in public health and nutrition. Whether your interest is career advancement, education, or enhancing society, our Master of Public Health in Nutrition is designed to equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.

Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

What Will You Learn in the Master of Public Health in Nutrition Courses?

Our online nutrition degree offers a blended approach to learning through online health and nutrition courses and hands-on practicum experience in your local community. Here are some of the topics you will study:

  • Principles of Nutrition
  • Diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders
  • Performance nutrition for the physically active

A practicum is an incredible opportunity to get real-world experience that can be used to secure career opportunities after graduation and give you practical application for your training. The M.P.H. in Nutrition allows you to explore the world of public health firsthand while still completing your nutrition degree online.

Potential Career Options for Master of Public Health – Nutrition Graduates

  • Food inspector
  • Health educator
  • Public health specialist

Benefits of Liberty’s M.P.H. in Nutrition Online

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online M.P.H. in Nutrition degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • Experience increased job opportunities in the field of public health.
  • Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
  • Receive potential certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified in Public Health (CPH).

Military Benefits for Online Graduate Students

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

 

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

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CEPH

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