🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

• Explain how behavioral nutrition shapes physical and mental health.
• Evaluate peer-reviewed research and call out misinformation in the field.
• Apply ethical principles and scope-of-practice rules to nutrition work in mental health.
• Adapt nutrition guidance for diverse populations and life stages.
• Build advocacy plans that address nutrition inequities for marginalized groups.

💼 Career Opportunities With This Certificate

• Mental Health Counselor — $33K–$87K (approx.) (BLS)
• Dietitian / Nutritionist — $45K–$95K (approx.) (BLS)
• Health Education Specialist — $36K–$110K (approx.) (BLS)

Mental Health Counselor roles are projected to grow ~19% from 2024–2034 — much faster than average, with rising demand for whole-person care (BLS). (BLS)

✓ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

• 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
• 3-month access from the day you enroll
• No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

• Finish in as little as ~3 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
• Or 5 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
• Total certificate hours: 50 Hrs

🏆 What You'll Earn

• Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
• 5 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

🧩 Stack Your Learning Toward a Degree

This Certificate is eligible for credit for prior learning (CPL), allowing completed coursework to apply toward select undergraduate or graduate degree programs at National University.

• Earn credit towards a Master of Science in Psychology through the John F. Kennedy School of Psychology and Social Sciences.

For more information and next steps, contact PACE@nu.edu.

📋 Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

📅 Access Timing

Learners will:

• Get access to their certificate courses approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
• Have access to their certificate courses for up to 3 months from the date of enrollment.

💵 Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.