Food, nutrition and wellness
Certificate, undergraduate
Turn your passion for healthy living into a meaningful career
The food, nutrition and wellness certificate introduces key concepts in nutrition, health and behavior change. You’ll learn how food choices impact individual and community well-being.
This program is ideal for those pursuing careers in health, education or wellness. It adds practical skills to support healthy lifestyles across diverse settings.
Overview
Related Topics
Enhance wellness through nutrition education
Degree fit
You may be a good fit for this program if you:
- Are passionate about health, wellness and nutrition
- Want to help others make informed, healthy lifestyle choices
- Plan to work in health education, wellness coaching or community outreach
- Enjoy studying how food and behavior influence overall well-being
- Are looking to complement your major with applied, health-focused skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
3,602 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Medical and Health Services Managers
$129,964 - Community Health Workers
$55,036 - Postsecondary Specialized Health Teachers
$82,694
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Work in healthcare
- Work in food service
- Volunteer with Vandal Health Education
- Volunteer for the Vandal Food Pantry
- Volunteer with Backyard Harvest
Clubs and organizations
- Food and Nutrition Club
- Food Recovery Club
- Phi Upsilon Omicron
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at our Admissions website to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.