Madonna University

Do you have an interest in disease prevention, health advocacy, or nutrition education?The Nutrition and Wellness degree is designed for students with a variety of career goals who have a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics, nutrition, a life science or a physical science. You will study nutrition counseling methods in Food Behaviors and Motivations; analyze food policies and controversial food issues in Sustainable Food Systems; and investigate the role of nutrition in disease prevention and health promotion in Obesity and Chronic Disease. 

• Lean how to design nutrition education programs for university, community and corporate settings.
• Gain an understanding of the connection between nutrition and aging, quality of life, disease prevention and health policy.
• Conduct research to solve a current nutrition-related problem in your area of interest.
• The degree is appropriate for dietitians, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and a variety of healthcare workers.
• Stay competitive in your field. By 2024, all new dietitians will be required to have a Master’s degree.