Professional Certificate in Nutritional Psychology
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Fuel Minds, Change Lives: Discover the Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health
Embark on a journey to deepen your understanding of the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with National University’s Nutritional Psychology Certificate.
Designed for mental health professionals and open to other interested audiences, this six-course, self-paced program offers a flexible and affordable way to expand your expertise. Through 50 hours of APA-approved continuing education, you’ll gain foundational skills in behavioral nutrition that will help you understand how what we eat influences our mental well-being, emotions, and behavior.
Whether you’re looking to enrich your clinical practice or simply add a unique dimension to your work, this certificate equips you with valuable insights that are immediately applicable in real-world settings. Join us to unlock the potential of nutritional psychology: an exciting field with relevance across every stage of life.
Key Benefits
- Earn credit toward the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology or MS in Health Psychology
- No admissions or prerequisite requirements needed to enroll
- Offers 50 hours of APA continuing education credit
- Cost is $899 for all six courses
- Asynchronous/self-paced model
Certificate Description
In this introductory-to-intermediate program, you’ll delve into key areas of nutritional psychology with an emphasis on real-world application and ethical practices. From exploring behavioral nutrition theories to debunking common myths, each course builds a comprehensive foundation for understanding how dietary habits affect mental health. You’ll study the critical role of socioeconomic status in shaping eating behaviors and discover how to effectively advocate for marginalized groups’ nutritional needs. Ideal for professionals seeking to broaden their tool kit, this certificate provides you with the skills to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives by addressing the often-overlooked link between nutrition and mental well-being.
Nutritional Psychology Certificate Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Nutritional Psychology certificate, you’ll be equipped to:
- Explain the impact of behavioral nutrition on physical and mental health
- Evaluate theories and concepts in behavioral nutrition
- Analyze peer-reviewed research in the field of behavioral nutrition
- Expose myths and misinformation in behavioral nutrition
- Assess the role of ethics and diversity in behavioral nutrition through empirical findings
- Construct proposals for healthy nutrition to support positive physical and mental health outcomes for different populations
Degree Pathway
The Nutritional Psychology Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology: PSY5303-Behavioral Nutrition (4.5 Credits)
- Masters in Science in Health Psychology: PSY5303-Behavioral Nutrition (4.5 Credits)
For more information about prior learning credit, email [email protected].
Contact Us
To speak to a Professional and Continuing Education program coordinator about this certificate, please email [email protected] or call 805-200-2332.
Learning Modules
Course 1: Introduction to Behavioral Nutrition and Theory (PMH1822X)
- Unit 1: Well-Being and Mental Health
- Unit 2: Nutrition’s Role in Mental Health and Well-Being
- Unit 3: Major Theories of Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Applications of Nutritional Psychology in Mental Health and Well-Being
Course 2: Assessing Accuracy in Behavioral Nutrition Research and Report (PMH1823X)
- Unit 1: Research Versus Opinion
- Unit 2: Reading and Interpreting Research
- Unit 3: Debunking Myths and Presenting Information Accurately
- Unit 4: Using Research to Assess and Help Others
Course 3: Ethics in Behavioral Nutrition (PMH1824X)
- Unit 1: Ethical Principles of Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 2: Competence and Scope of Practice
- Unit 3: Evidence-Based Practice in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Nutritional Psychology
Course 4: Diversity in Behavioral Nutrition (PMH1825X)
- Unit 1: Diversity and Intersectionality
- Unit 2: Socioeconomic Factors and Access to Nutrition
- Unit 3: Cultural Competence and Evidence-Based Practice in Nutritional Psychology
Course 5: Developmental Needs in Nutritional Psychology (PMH1826X)
- Unit 1: The Lifespan
- Unit 2: Nutritional Needs Across the Life Span
- Unit 3: Nutritional Needs of Special Populations
Course 6: Advocating for Marginalized Groups in Behavioral Nutrition (PMH1827X)
- Unit 1: Understanding Marginalized Groups in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 2: The Role of Nutritional Psychology in Addressing Inequities
- Unit 3: Why Advocacy Matters in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Strategies for Advocacy in Nutritional Psychology
National University professional certificates do not qualify for federal financial aid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students can register and start the certificate anytime. Click here to register.
Yes. Successful completion of the Nutritional Psychology certificate program allows students to receive academic credit for a specific course toward the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology or MS in Health Psychology.
All learners are eligible to enroll in the Nutritional Psychology certificate program. There are no admissions or prerequisite requirements. This certificate program is designed for mental health professionals, but can benefit all forms of audiences.
The Nutritional Psychology certificate program is designed to take 50 hours to complete.
Yes, all six courses in the Nutritional Psychology certificate program are self-paced.
The Nutritional Psychology certificate program costs $899.
The Nutritional Psychology certificate program benefits professionals seeking APA credit and those interested in the subject matter for professional development or personal enrichment.
Students can enroll anytime by clicking here and completing the registration steps.
National University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. National University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.