Diploma in Women’s Nutrition

Self-Paced

100% Online

(Not Eligible for Federal Financial Aid)

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.

Quick Facts

Total Credits: 18
Transfer Credits Allowed: 6
Cost of Tuition per Credit: $318.00
Total Tuition of Program: $5,724.00

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.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Diploma in Women’s Nutrition program, the completer will be able to:

  1. Apply sound nutrition principles to women’s health choices and behaviors.
  2. Plan proper dietary intake during pregnancy and throughout the lifetime.
  3. Critically analyze current nutrition trends in women’s health.
  4. Recommend approaches to disorders, medical conditions, and weight management.
  5. Encourage female clients to adopt sound nutritional practices.

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

  • BIO210 Human Biology (3)
  • NUT100 Macronutrients (3)
  • NUT105 Micronutrients (3)
  • NUT221 Pregnancy, Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition (3)
  • NUT224 Eating Disorders and Weight Management (3)
  • NUT300 Integrative Nutrition for Women (3)

Total Credits: 18

Academic prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent.

*Please note that this is a diploma program consisting of undergraduate courses not a degree program.

Please do note that none of our programs are intended to lead towards a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.

Please see our Registered Dietitian Disclosure.

Since there are states and/or countries that have regulations as to the educational requirements and use of various occupational titles, we suggest that you check with your state to see if there are any applicable regulations. Students are responsible for determining if their country or state has any requirements with regards to providing nutrition counseling or services.

In any case, the use of “Registered Dietitian” or “Dietitian” are restricted to those individuals who met the credentialing requirements of the American Dietetic Association.

 

The American Nutrition Association® (Formerly the Center for Nutrition Advocacy®) is an excellent resource for those interested in pursuing a career in Nutrition.

The Council of Holistic Health Educators is an excellent resource for those interested in pursuing a career in Nutrition.