Undergraduate Diabetes Certificate
The Diabetes Certificate is a 15-credit hour program that provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about diabetes from a multidisciplinary perspective. The certificate includes a set of three core courses: Diabetes: From Bench to Bedside, Trends in Diabetes, and an independent study course.
Students also select additional 6 credit hours of electives, to meet the 15-credit hour requirement. At least 1 course must be outside of the Nutrition Department. A full list of electives is available in the undergraduate handbook.
Through this certificate, students gain invaluable experience through service learning, clinical or research experiences. This program is designed to reach beyond the classroom through interactive learning to help students better understand diabetes, as it becomes increasingly prevalent both locally and nationally.
Core Coursework
Diabetes: From Bench to Bedside
NUTR 4320, 3 credits
A comprehensive online course that examines the underlying biological mechanisms of diabetes and addresses clinically relevant issues from the perspectives of medical treatment, self-management and prevention.
Independent Study in Diabetes
NUTR 4932, 3 credits
A capstone course that emphasizes independent learning and exploration with a hands-on, diabetes-related experience in a research, clinical, or service learning setting.
Trends in Diabetes
NUTR 4960, 3 credits
This course explores the latest research trends and clinical management of diabetes.
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Contact
Associate Clinical Professor, Food and Nutrition Sciences
Diabetes Certificate Coordinator