Nutrition and Health Sciences - Community Health and Wellness University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Overview

The Nutrition and Health Sciences - Community Health and Wellness programme at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides students with the essential skills to promote healthy lifestyles across diverse populations. This degree focuses on the intersection of nutritional science and public health to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Students in this option are prepared to work in a variety of professional environments, including worksite health promotion programmes, schools, and non-profit health organisations. The curriculum is specifically designed to ensure graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination upon completion of their studies.

This programme also serves as a robust foundation for those aiming to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Why Nutrition and Health Sciences - Community Health and Wellness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a distinctive learning environment within the College of Education and Human Sciences. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates epidemiological data analysis with practical health advocacy, ensuring they can identify priority health initiatives and design effective promotion programmes.

The institution provides extensive support through dedicated academic advisors and student services centres. Teaching features include experiential learning opportunities, such as case-based projects and research experiences, which allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world health disparities and literacy challenges.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 30330 per year
• National fee: USD 30330 per year
• Local fee: USD 11100 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Healthy Living
• Career Preparation in Nutrition and Health Sciences
• Human Nutrition and Metabolism
• Addressing Health Disparities through Health Literacy
• Health Information: Science, Media, and the Consumer
• Planning and Implementation of Health Promotion Programs
• Evaluation and Research Related to Health Promotion
• Epidemiology for Nutrition and Public Health
• Community Health Advocacy
• Microbiology and Human Health
• Health Psychology
• Health, Medicine, and Society
• Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
• Environmental Health
• Nutrition and Food for Optimal Health
• Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
• Obesity Diseases and Human Health

Careers with Nutrition and Health Sciences - Community Health and Wellness

Graduates are well-equipped for roles as health educators and wellness coordinators within public health agencies and voluntary health organisations. Common employers include major entities such as the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society, where alumni work to improve community health outcomes.

The degree also prepares students for professional paths in worksite health promotion and school-based health programming. Many graduates choose to continue their education in professional schools, pursuing careers in health policy, public health administration, or clinical dietetics following further specialised training.