Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Promote Wellness by Earning an Online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Proper nutrition plays a critical role in good health, disease prevention, and recovering from illnesses. Are you passionate about helping people get fit and healthy? Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is an excellent way to gain fast-track training from experts in the field of nutrition!
In as little as one semester, you can gain advanced training in the core areas of nutrition and graduate with the skills and knowledge that employers are seeking.
At Liberty, every instructor is committed to your academic success and spiritual growth. Each online health class in our nutrition certificate is rooted in biblical principles. We want you to be prepared for the real world both professionally and spiritually, and we are excited to walk you through this journey!
What Will You Study in Our Online Nutrition Graduate Certificate Program?
Throughout our graduate nutrition certificate, you will learn the basic principles of nutrition, metabolism, and the role food plays in maintaining good health. You will have access to current research and governmental initiatives regarding food safety and explore the best practices for handling food in food service systems.
You will also study the societal, familial, and psychological factors involved in the development of eating disorders, Type 2 Diabetes, and other nutrition-based diseases.
Other courses in this graduate nutrition certificate will examine the current research regarding the relationship between genetics, chronic disease, and nutritional therapy.
Our Online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Program Benefits
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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate in nutrition from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this graduate nutrition certificate in as little as 1 semester.
Military Benefits
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.
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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