Mission Statement and Objectives

The mission of the human nutrition program is to prepare graduates to positively influence and support specific health challenges and promote overall well-being by integrating biochemical and physiological science knowledge with evidence-based strategies that link to integrative and preventative nutrition-based interventions.

Program Objectives

• Provides aeycess to a well-known, respected, comprehensive graduate degree program in nutrition by offering weekend and online programs that avoid ìnterruptìng work schedules
• Cultìvates awareness of nutritional science and clinica] intervention practices that enhance student learning and advance the principles of the profession
• Fosters collaborative relationships Within the division of health sciences, university and community that provide opportunities to integrate the benefits of nutrition
• Supports alumni with resources and opportunities for lifelong learning and career enhancement
• Facilitates competency development through new innovations in curriculum delivery and expanded content

Program Outcomes are:

• Promote and support awareness of the beneñts of optimal nutrition to health and overall well-being
• Integrate biochemical and physiological science knowledge with nutritional evidence based interventions and competent decision-making to prevent, positively influence and support various health challenges
• Exhibit professional behavior that is ethical, collaborative and culturally sensitive
• Demonstrate the ability to successůllly complete the UB comprehensive nutrition exam