Nutrition Minor

The nutrition minor at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) provides a basic understanding of nutrition that can be applied to a variety of majors and career paths, as well as to a student’s lifelong health and well-being. It is designed to complement any major of the student’s choosing. As a nutrition minor, you can take advantage of the following unique opportunities:

• Attend small classes that encourage and embrace diversity and place emphasis on evidence-based health and nutrition practices.
• Learn from experienced instructors who have varied expertise and who are dedicated to bringing real-world examples into the classroom.
• Benefit from one-on-one mentoring and advising from faculty committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals.
• Enhance your major with nutrition concepts and skills that can be applied to your field of study.
• Get involved in our campus nutrition community through the Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association, volunteer opportunities and more.

Career Opportunities for Our Graduates

The nutrition minor complements a variety of careers, including those related to biology; healthcare management; human performance and sport; integrative health care; psychology; and hospitality, tourism and events.

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Accreditation

The minor in nutrition is part of the University’s overall accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.