Nutrition and Technology - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3360
This program prepares students in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics to integrate emerging technologies into nutrition practice. Students will explore artificial intelligence (AI), nutrition-focused software, and digital tools used in clinical, community, and foodservice settings. Through applied learning, students will develop the skills to interpret data, personalize nutrition recommendations, and use technology to enhance patient education and care outcomes. The program is ideal for those seeking to stay competitive in the evolving healthcare landscape, with a focus on evidence-based, technology-enhanced approaches to nutrition.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Utilize nutrition software and AI tools (e.g., ESHA, ChatGPT) to analyze dietary data and generate evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
- Apply ethical and culturally responsive practices to develop and deliver digital nutrition education using telehealth platforms and technology-based communication tools.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| NUTR 20 | Nutrition and Life | 3 |
| NUTR 21 | Food Selection and Meal Preparation | 4 |
| NUTR 26 | Sports Nutrition | 1 |
| NUTR 32 | Therapeutic Diets | 3 |
| NUTR 256 | Nutrition and Healthy Weight | 2 |
| AI 40 | AI and Machine Learning Foundations | 3 |
| AI 45 | Fundamentals of Generative AI | 3 |
| Total Units | 19 | |