Spread an Awareness of Healthy Living in Your Community with a Master of Public Health in Nutrition
Are you passionate about positively impacting your community and promoting healthier lifestyles? The effects of diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders in today’s world are becoming impossible to ignore. Liberty’s Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutrition will train you to create solutions to these and other health problems in your community and around the globe.
By studying principles of nutrition, food-borne illness techniques, and chronic diseases, you’ll not only be equipped to recognize public health nutritional needs, but you’ll also work toward solutions that can help people live fuller lives. Whether you want to pursue your passion for health consulting in your own community or do missions and humanitarian work around the world, Liberty’s degree in public health will help you establish a solid foundation as a professional in your field.
Our MPH in Nutrition courses prepare you for safe practices in the production and distribution of food, as well as the tools needed to investigate food-borne diseases and illnesses. Whether your interest is career advancement, education, or enhancing society, our Master of Public Health in Nutrition will equip you to reach new professional heights and to shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.
What Will You Learn in Our MPH in Nutrition Degree?
Our Master of Public Health in Nutrition degree program dives into universal principles for nutrition management. Your courses will provide you with the knowledge you need to educate communities on medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders. Your nutrition classes will also dive into areas such as:
- Food-borne illness prevention
- Nutrition and chronic disease
- Performance nutrition for the physically active
Our nutrition degree offers a blended approach to learning through health and nutrition courses and hands-on practicum experience in your local community. A practicum is an incredible opportunity to get real-world experience that can be used to secure career opportunities after graduation and give you a practical application for your training.
Career Options for Master’s Degree in Public Health and Nutrition Graduates
- Food inspector
- Health educator
- Public health specialist
- School nutritionist
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MPH from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our public health master’s degree in as little as 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
CEPH
