The core content of the program includes current knowledge in human nutrition and may include courses from such related disciplines as biology, chemistry, business, education, gerontology, health and health care administration, communications, statistics, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.   Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition program.  Students must have a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement from Winthrop University or other accredited institution before receiving the Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition from Winthrop.

   Completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition will appear on the student's official transcript.  Students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours.  Nine of the semester hours must be in human nutrition at the graduate level.  Course work for the Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition must be completed within a six-year time period.