Master of Public Health – Nutrition

What Will You Study in the Master of Public Health in Nutrition Courses?

Our online nutrition degree offers a blended approach to learning through online health and nutrition courses and hands-on practicum experience in your local community. Here are some of the topics you will study:

• Principles of Nutrition
• Diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders
• Performance nutrition for the physically active

A practicum is an incredible opportunity to get real-world experience that can be used to secure career opportunities after graduation and give you practical application for your training. The M.P.H. in Nutrition allows you to explore the world of public health firsthand while still completing your nutrition degree online.

Potential Career Options for Master of Public Health – Nutrition Graduates

• Fitness trainer
• Food service manager
• Genetic researcher
• Health behavior researcher
• Health educator
• Missionary
• Physical education coordinator
• Public health specialist
• Restaurant owner

Benefits of Liberty’s M.P.H. in Nutrition Online

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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.P.H. in Nutrition degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Experience increased job opportunities in the field of public health.
• Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
• Receive potential certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified in Public Health (CPH).

Military Benefits for Online Graduate Students

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 — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)