Culinary Health and Healing

Program Overview

The Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Culinary Health and Healing educates students in the selection and preparation of whole foods as a foundation for health and wellness. The program celebrates global cuisine and students explore multicultural and culturally specific meal plans.

Program Description 

Students learn scientifically based principles and practices of food selection and preparation and apply those skills to translate nutritional assessments and goals into personalized, family, and community meal plans. Students learn strategies for adapting
meal plans based on specific health conditions, food sensitivities, and allergies as well as grocery budget and food availability. The role of the culinary educator in promoting healthy diets is investigated as well as how to partner with healthcare practitioners and a variety of clients to support health and healing through nutrition.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a degree‐granting college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Official transcript(s) for prior undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees
• Resume
• Essay questions
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE for international students

Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Culinary Health and Healing program is not designed to meet entry level requirements for licensure or certification.