<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>In the Master of Public Health with a cognate in Nutrition program, you will learn about the prevention and management of nutrition-related diseases and disorders as well as the role of nutrition in chronic disease development and treatment. In cognate courses, you will have the opportunity to study food metabolism; the impact of food choices; nutrition promotion; food safety and disease prevention; and public health intervention methods in diabetes, anorexia, and other disorders and diseases. Core courses address public health factors and responsibilities as well as roles in environmental health and epidemiology. In addition, you could learn about public health policy development, managerial processes in public health, and biostatistics. A supervised practicum experience in a professional setting and an extensive research project must also be completed. Courses in this program can be taken online or on campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty's Master of Public Health with a cognate in Nutrition program, you must have already earned a bachelor's degree. An academic background in health or a related area is important. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a total of 42 credits to earn this master's degree. Up to nine credits are allowed to be transferred from coursework completed in another accredited program. </p> <p><u>Master of Public Health with a Cognate in Nutrition Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Core Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 501</td><td> Biostatistics</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 503</td><td> Principles of Epidemiology</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 505</td><td> Principles of Environmental Health</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 507</td><td> Public Health Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 509</td><td> Social and Behavioral Theory Applications in Public Health</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 511</td><td> Research Methods in Public Health</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Nutrition Concentration Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 640</td><td> Principles of Nutrition</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 642</td><td> Food-borne Illness Prevention</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 643</td><td> Nutrition and Chronic Disease</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 644</td><td> Diabetes, Obesity, and Eating Disorders</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 645</td><td> Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active</td></tr> <tr><td>HLTH 698</td><td> Practicum</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Elective Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUSI/CLED/COMS/HLTH Electives</td><td> Select Two 500-600 Level Courses</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of the Master of Public Health with a cognate in Nutrition program, you can explore supervisory or directorial opportunities in a variety of professional environments. You might seek work in community health centers, schools, government health agencies, nonprofit health organizations, or healthcare organizations. </p> <p>Positions you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Public Health Program Manager </li><li>Child Nutrition Director/Supervisor </li><li>Public Health Nutrition Specialist/Supervisor</li></ul>