Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Promote Wellness by Earning an Online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Liberty University’s Online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition offers advanced training in human nutrition, food safety, and public health nutrition through a faith‑based, online learning format. The curriculum explores the relationship between nutrition and disease prevention, including strategies for managing foodborne illnesses, obesity, diabetes, eating disorders, and the role of genetics in chronic disease.
This certificate equips you with evidence‑based knowledge of metabolism, nutritional therapy, and wellness coaching, all grounded in a Christian worldview. By earning this credential, you can help promote healthier lifestyles in diverse contexts while laying the groundwork to continue toward a Master of Science in Nutrition or a Master of Public Health in Nutrition if you wish.
What Will You Study in Our Online Nutrition Graduate Certificate Program?
- Advanced concepts in human nutrition
- Food safety and management of foodborne illness
- Nutritional assessment and therapy strategies
- Public health nutrition and disease prevention
- The role of genetics in nutrition and chronic disease
In addition to these areas, students can also study topics such as metabolism, obesity, eating disorders, and the relationship between nutrition, wellness, and overall health. The program provides a broad understanding of how evidence-based nutritional practices can support individuals and communities in achieving healthier lifestyles.
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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- You can complete this graduate nutrition certificate in only 15 credit hours.
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times.
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. 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
Sep 15, 2025
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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
Top 35% for Affordability
Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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