Online Eating Disorders and Obesity Certificate
Help improve people’s relationship with food.
By helping people develop healthier connections to food and a more positive body image, you can greatly improve their quality of life. Our online program provides a convenient way for dietitians, therapists and other professionals to learn current best practices in preventing and treating eating disorders.
“I will tell my students to follow their dreams and aspirations, and never be discouraged by any roadblocks or challenges in their career path.” Henna Muzaffarassociate professor, School of Health Studies
Careers After NIU's Online Eating Disorders and Obesity Certificate
With your expertise in addressing eating disorders, you’ll be prepared to support and educate people on nutrition, exercise and behavior change in a range of settings.
In addition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and other organizations provide continuing professional education (CPE) units for the completion of the certificate.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online Eating Disorders and Obesity Certificate
Eligibility for this Certificate of Graduate Study is limited to current NIU degree-seeking students. You can apply if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, family sciences or a related field, with introductory coursework in nutrition, psychology and family relationships.
You’ll apply through the Graduate School. Then, you’ll apply to the certificate program. You can take courses as a student at large, but you must be admitted to the program to obtain the certificate.
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Joe Woolford
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jwoolford@niu.edu
815-753-4215
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