Saybrook University

Nov 22, 2024

2017-2018 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 16-credit program, including five academic courses, one optional residential conference, one graduate colloquium, and an integrative capstone essay.

Requirements

IFN 5514 - Virtual Community in Nutrition 1.0 credit(s)
IFN 5670 - Foundations of Integrative and Functional Nutrition 3.0 credit(s)
12 additional credits selected from the classes listed below. (Students select electives in consultation with the Master of Science in Integrative and Functional Nutrition Department Chair)
IFN 5520 - Nutritional Science 3.0 credit(s)
IFN 5611 - Therapeutic Diets and Menu Planning 3.0 credit(s)
*
IFN 5676 - Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine 3.0 credit(s)
*
IFN 5678 - Advanced Nutritional Physiology 3.0 credit(s)
*
IFN 5694 - Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam 3.0 credit(s) *
IFN 5688 - Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry—Macronutrients 3.0 credit(s) *
IFN 5689 - Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry—Micronutrients 3.0 credit(s) *
IFN 5673 - Integrative Approaches to the Digestive System 3.0 credit(s) *
IFN 5677 - Integrative and Functional Nutrition: Therapeutics 3.0 credit(s) *

Total Credits: 16

*Students must meet pre-requisite requirements to register for this course.

Certificate Requirements for 2017-2018 Academic Year approved by CIMHS Degree Program Committee.

CIMHS students already complete a Residential Orientation, take a 1-credit Graduate Colloquium, and have an assigned advisor. They will not need to take this additional one-credit IFN 5514 class. 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.

MBM 5631 - Coaching for Health and Wellness - Dietary and Nutritional Coaching 3 credit(s)

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