Nutrition and Health Promotion Graduate Certificate
The Nutrition and Health Promotion Graduate Certificate offers focused training to apply evidence-based nutritional practices to prevent chronic disease and facilitate nutrition-related behavior change to promote health and wellness. The online certificate is for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Ohio State graduate students enrolled in nutrition and dietetics degree programs.
Program Features
This program can be completed 100% online with no campus visits required.
This program is designed for working professionals and graduate students. It's up to the student and their schedule to determine how long it will take to complete.
Online courses are designed to take advantage of the benefits of the virtual experience, including connecting to outside people and ideas, presenting information and engaging in discussions with your classmates and faculty.
Degree Requirement
Prerequisites
To enroll in the online Nutrition and Health Promotion Graduate Certificate program, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Concurrent enrollment in an Ohio State Human Nutrition or Medical Dietetics graduate degree program
- Or have a baccalaureate degree plus the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in prior undergraduate (and graduate) coursework.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2026
Oct. 1, 2025
Summer 2026
Feb. 1, 2026
Autumn 2026
May 1, 2026
Visit Ohio State Online to get more program information and connect with an Enrollment Advisor.