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Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics 
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Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
 at 
Lamar University 
Overview

Take a direct path toward pursuing DPD verification and becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist with dedicated, one-on-one support from engaged faculty

Duration

12 months

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Total fee

5.65 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
 at 
Lamar University 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Lamar University
  • Financial aid available
  • Learn from industry experts
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Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
 at 
Lamar University 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
  • For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field
What are the course deliverables?
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of human nutrition across the lifespan, including nutrient requirements, metabolism, and the relationship between food and health
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of various dietary needs and considerations, such as those for athletes, pregnant women, or individuals with chronic illnesses
  • Develop expertise in food science principles, including food composition, preparation, and safety practices
  • Apply your knowledge of nutrition to develop and analyze meal plans that meet individual or group needs
  • Learn effective communication strategies to provide nutrition education and counseling to clients in various settings
  • Understand the principles of public health nutrition and how to promote healthy eating habits within communities
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More about this course
  • Learn how to address today’s health and nutritional challenges with the 100% online Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
  • Complete the online courses on your schedule while exploring social and dietary sciences, and gaining the knowledge and tools that can help you build a rewarding career in nutrition
  • Master's-level coursework provides an in-depth study of macronutrients, medical nutrition therapies, menu planning, key vitamins and minerals related to optimal health, and social methodologies to better understand group behavior and service industry dynamics

Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
 at 
Lamar University 
Curriculum

Core Courses

NUTR 5332: Vitamins and Minerals

NUTR 5309: The Energy Nutrients

NUTR 5311: Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I

NUTR 5313: Advanced Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II

NUTR 5317: Food Principles and Preparation

NUTR 5319: Menu and Production Management

HOSP 5360: Organizational Management for Services

Pre-Requisite Courses

BIOL 2401: Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2402: Anatomy and Physiology II

BIOL 2421: Microbiology

CHEM 1306: Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences

CHEM 1106: Chemistry for Allied Health Science Lab

CHEM 1308: Biochemistry for Allied Health

CHEM 1108: Biochemistry for Allied Health Lab

MATH 1342: Elementary Statistics

NUTR 1322: Basic Nutrition

NUTR 3328: Community Nutrition

NUTR 4307: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

NUTR 4331: Nutrition Assessment & Counseling

Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
 at 
Lamar University 
Entry Requirements

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Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics
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Lamar University 
Contact Information

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4400 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77710, United States
Beaumont ( Texas)

Phone
409-880-8356

(For general query)

+1 409-880-7011

(For admission query)

Email
international@lamar.edu

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