Program Coordinator: Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE
The Online Certificate in School Nutrition and Wellness has
been designed to meet the growing demand for Registered Dietitians,
DTRs, allied health/medical and fitness professionals, school
administrators, parents, and the general public who want to develop
healthy food programs and strategies for children in today’s school
systems. This Web-based Certificate program provides information on why
nearly 20% of America's children are overweight or obese and how you
can make a positive impact in your community to establish effective
health, nutrition, and wellness policies that will be critical for
reversing this serious problem. The health status of America’s
youth will directly impact our nation's health care system,
available labor pool, and national priorities for years to come. With
the knowledge gained through this certificate, participants will feel
confident leading or participating in effective wellness committees,
modeling optimal eating behaviors, and making your school and community
environment healthy and positive.
This Certificate program is appropriate for anyone concerned with child health and education including:
- Registered Dietitians/Dietetic Technicians, Registered
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- Allied Health/Medical and Fitness Professionals
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Certificate Structure
Module 1: |
Course 1: |
School Wellness and Nutrition - Problems and Effective Solutions |
Course 2: |
Developing School Wellness - Children Nutritional Programs |
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Certificate Format
The certificate program's required two core courses have been designed to be completed in as little as two months or students have up to one year if necessary.
- The On-line Certificate program format has been designed to be taken in one module.
- Students may elect to enroll in courses one at a time, as they are offered.
- Students are provided with 8 weeks of access per course.
- Courses are offered in an OPEN ENROLLMENT format, meaning students can register and begin courses at any time.
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