Overview
NOTE: This program is not currently admitting new students
The Culinary Medical Nutrition Certificate provides knowledge and skills competencies in the field of Culinary Medicine, which is the theory and practice of viewing “food as medicine” to improve personal health and wellness. Culinary medicine uses evidence-based connections between food and medicine to empower informed decisions.
The certificate is designed for health care and/or foodservice professionals who are interested in learning about the holistic field of culinary medicine, and is specifically of interest to Certified Culinarians (Chefs), Certified Dietary Managers, Dietitians, Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, and Certified Diabetes Education Care and Education Specialists (CDCES).
Some continuing education units/credits (CEUs) can be obtained by completing this certificate and used to maintaining current credentials and/or to pursue the Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist credential.
Related Programs
Culinary Arts (CUL)Hospitality Management (HOSP)Pastry Arts (PAS)Dietetic Technology (DT)Pre-Nutrition Science (PNS)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Work in long term care, hospitals, schools, and health departments and non-commercial food service settings in a management position.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Varied, depending on work setting
Graduate Employment Outlook
Support for culinary/nutrition education for professionals in medical and health related fields is growing, with advocacy coming from the National Academy of Sciences, from medical education leaders, and from national and state government agencies.
$56,590 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Culinary Medical Nutrition Certificate (CMNC)
Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
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DT 115 | Cooking for a Healthy Lifestyle | 1 | 3 | 2 |
DT 205 | Cultural Food Production | 1 | 4 | 3 |
DT 220 | Culinary Nutrition Therapy | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Total Credits: | 3 | 11 | 8 |