Saybrook University

Oct 31, 2025

2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum [Archived Catalog]

Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certificate

The Certificate in Integrative and Functional Nutrition provides an alternative for the individual who wishes to obtain a comprehensive introduction to integrative and functional approaches to nutrition. The certificate is a 12-credit program, including four academic courses.

Requirements

Choose 4 from the list below*
IFN 5520 - Nutritional Science 3 credit(s)
IFN 5670 - Foundations of Integrative and Functional Nutrition 3 credit(s)
IFN 5688 - Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry—Macronutrients 3 credit(s)
IFN 5689 - Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry—Micronutrients 3 credit(s)
IFN 5681 - Systems Biology I 3 credit(s)
IFN 5611 - Therapeutic Diets and Menu Planning 3 credit(s)
IFN 5673 - Integrative Approaches to the Digestive System 3 credit(s)
IFN 5676 - Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine 3 credit(s)
IFN 5677 - Integrative and Functional Nutrition: Therapeutics 3 credit(s)
IFN 5682 - Systems Biology II 3 credit(s)
IFN 5694 - Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam 3 credit(s)
IFN 5900 - Integrative Approaches to Chronic Disease 3 credit(s)
IFN 5705 - Psychobiology of Eating 3 credit(s)
IFN 5661 - Nutritional Foundations of Mental Health 3 credit(s)
IFN 5663 - Sports and Exercise Nutrition 3 credit(s)
IFN 5660 - Methods in Nutrition Research

Certificate in IFN - Total Credits - 12

Certificate Requirements for 2019-2020 Academic Year approved by CIMHS Degree Program Committee.

If you are a current student in the CIMHS or in another Saybrook degree program, talk with your advisor about enrolling you for this certificate.

*Check course pre-requisites listed in the course catalog to determine if you qualify to take each course.

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