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Diploma Programs

Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition (Dip.C.N.)

This diploma program is ideal for those who would like to be a nutrition specialist with a comprehensive education in the importance of nutrition and diet, in promoting health and wellness, as well as in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. This program should be considered for those who would like to understand the relevance of alternative and complementary views of nutrition, including the value of dietary supplements. Consider this curriculum if you would like to help patients, clients or consumers adopt better nutrition practices for a healthier lifestyle. Completion of this program earns one a globally respected Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition (Dip.C.N.).

 

The 6-course Dip.C.N. program is designed to provide a thorough and in-depth nutrition education and includes an excellent foundation in the science of nutrition, as well as exposure to scientifically sound alternate views. You will often be required to analyze and critique the differing views of respected authorities. It is this process of analysis that will prepare you for a career in providing excellent nutrition guidance in clinical, retail or other professional settings.

 

Graduates of the Dip.C.N. program will be eligible to apply to sit for the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board’s (HNCB) Board Examination.  The HNCB is a division of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).  NANP Professional Members who meet the board examination qualification criteria and successfully pass the Board Exam will earn the designation, “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.”  For more information, including a list of Board Exam eligibility criteria please visit www.holisticnutritionboard.org or contact the HNCB at 916-851-9310 or by email at exam@hncb.org.

 

The Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition program consists of the following six courses:

 

Courses

NUT101 Understanding Nutrition I

NUT402 Clinical Nutrition

BIOL110 Intro to Anat & Physiol

NUT201 Understanding Nutrition II

HEA201 Environmental Challenges

NUT401 Nutrition Counseling Skills
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Tuition - $2,970*

Academic Prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent.  

*Tuition fees do not include the cost of books and materials for each course which are purchased separately. See the Textbook Cost section for more information.

Diploma in Dietary Supplement Science (Dip.D.S.S.)

This diploma program is ideal for those whose profession currently involves the use or sales of dietary supplements, or for those planning on entering such a profession.  This academic program provides a comprehensive education in dietary supplement science, including the safety, efficacy and research associated with the supplemental use of vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals and herbs.  In addition, foundational courses in nutrition and biology provide a solid background for understanding the context in which dietary supplements can play a positive role in human health.  Consider this curriculum if you would like to advise patients, clients or consumers in the appropriate use of dietary supplements. Completion of this program earns one a globally respected Diploma in Dietary Supplement Science (Dip.D.S.S.).

 

The 6-course Dip.D.S.S. program is designed to provide a thorough and in-depth education in dietary supplement science. You will often be required to analyze and critique the differing views of respected authorities. It is this process of analysis that will prepare you for a career in providing excellent dietary supplement guidance in clinical, retail or other professional settings.

 

The Diploma in Dietary Supplement Science program consists of the following six courses:

 

Courses

NUT101 Understanding Nutrition I

NUT201 Understanding Nutrition II

BIO210 Human Biology

NUT301 Vitamins & Minerals

HER101 Intro to Herbal Sciences

NUT302 Intro to Nutraceuticals
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Tuition - $2,970*

Academic Prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent.  

*Tuition fees do not include the cost of books and materials for each course which are purchased separately. See the Textbook Cost section for more information.


Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Dip.S.N.)

This diploma program is ideal for those who would like to specialize in sports nutrition, while obtaining a comprehensive education in the importance of nutrition and diet in promoting health and wellness. This program should be considered for those who would like to understand the relevance of alternative and complementary views of nutrition, including current research on the value of dietary supplements in sports. Consider this curriculum if you would like to help patients, clients or consumers adopt better nutrition practices with a focus on sports nutrition. Completion of this program earns one a globally respected Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Dip.S.N.).

The 6-course Dip.C.N. program is designed to provide a thorough and in-depth nutrition education with a focus on sports nutrition, as well as provide exposure to scientifically sound alternate views. You will often be required to analyze and critique the differing views of respected authorities. It is this process of analysis that will prepare you for a career in providing excellent sports nutrition guidance in clinical, retail or other professional settings.

The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends completing the Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology course that are part of this Dip.S.N. program to prepare for taking the National Board Exam for Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN) and B ody Composition Certification (BCC-ISSN), respectively.

The Diploma in Sports Nutrition program consists of the following six courses:

Courses

NUT101 Understanding Nutrition I NUT201 Understanding Nutrition II

BIO210 Human Biology

BIOL110 Intro to Anat & Physiol

NUT220 Sports Nutrition

EXE320 Exercise Physiology
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Tuition - $2,970*

 

Diploma in Woman's Nutrition (Dip.W.N.)

This diploma program is ideal for those who have a passion for women’s health issues. It is constructed for those who would like to understand how proper nutrition and dietary practices can help address women’s special health concerns. It is also for those who would like to understand the relevance of alternative and complementary views of nutrition including the potential value of dietary supplements. This curriculum earns one a diploma in Women’s Nutrition (Dip.W.N.), and arms one with the ability to help female patients, clients or consumers adopt better nutrition practices for a healthier lifestyle.

The 6-course Dip.W.N. program is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the nutrition sciences, while providing a specific focus in women’s nutrition and health issues. As with the Dip.C.N. program, the Dip.W.N. program includes exposure to scientifically sound alternate views. You will often be required to analyze and critique the differing views of respected authorities. It is this process of analysis that will prepare you for a career in providing women with excellent nutrition guidance in clinical, retail or other professional settings.

The Diploma in Women's Nutrition program consists of the following six courses:

 

Courses

NUT101 Understanding Nutrition I

NUT201 Understanding Nutrition II

BIOL110 Intro to Anat & Physiol

NUT223 Women's Special Health Concerns

NUTE221 Pregnancy, Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition

NUT224 Eating Disorders and Weight Management
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
 

3
 

3
18
Tuition - $2,970*

Academic Prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent.  

*Tuition fees do not include the cost of books and materials for each course which are purchased separately. See the Textbook Cost section for more information.

Diploma in Small Business Management (Dip.S.B.M.)

This diploma program is for those who own, manage, or hope to one day own or manage a small business. It is common knowledge that despite motivation, tenacity and thousands of dollars invested, most small businesses fail within the first five years.  Although there are a variety of reasons for this, a lack of understanding fundamental principles of small business management can certainly play a significant role.  For those who wish to better avoid becoming a business failure statistic, earning a Diploma in Small Business Management (Dip.S.B.M.) can help to shift the odds in your favor with the program.

 

The 6-course Dip.S.B.M. program is designed to help entrepreneurs and/or small business mangers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively operate a small business. This includes the mastery of business management/operations, marketing, advertising, psychology, business mathematics and other business principles.  

 

The Diploma in Small Business Management program consists of the following six courses:

 

Courses

BUS142 Managing a Small Business

BUS140 Contemporary Marketing

COM101Public Speaking

MAT430 Business Mathematics

PSY141 Psychology

ENG130 English: Reading Enhancement
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
 

18
Tuition - $2,970*

Academic prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent

 

*Tuition fees do not include the cost of books and materials for each course which are purchased separately. See the Textbook Cost section for more information.

Diploma in Natural Science

This diploma program is perfect for those who have a fascination for the sciences, but lack the formal education to fully understand and appreciate their intricacies.  Those who are well read in their current field of interest, but find themselves getting lost when a book or article starts getting into a chemical, biological or anatomical discussion, will widen their horizons.  Earning a Diploma in Natural Sciences (Dip.N.Sc) will also provide important prerequisites for a more in-depth specialization in key areas of the natural sciences. 

The 6-course Dip.N.Sc. program is designed to provide a thorough and in-depth science education and includes an excellent foundation in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, organic and biochemistry, as well as nutrition and environmental issues. Successful completion of this program will prepare you well to understand the natural sciences.

The Diploma in Natural Sciences program consists of

the following six courses:

 

Courses

BIO210 Human Biology

BIOL110 Intro to Anat & Physiol

CHE210 General Chemistry

CHE410 Organic and Biochemistry

NUT101 Understanding Nutrition I

HEA201Environmental Challenges and Solutions
Total

Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
 

19
Tuition - $3,135*

Academic Prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent.  

 

*Tuition fees do not include the cost of books and materials for each course which are purchased separately. See the Textbook Cost section for more information.  

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