May 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Culinary Nutrition Certificate


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The Culinary Nutrition Certificate at the Metropolitan State University of Denver provides the opportunity for students to explore and master skills and knowledge related to the intersection of food, cooking, and nutrition. Students that complete the Culinary Nutrition Certificate may work in a variety of settings that focus on wellness and nutrition while emphasizing the importance of culinary and food skills in a healthy lifestyle. Students complete classes in nutrition, food science, and a variety of healthy cooking techniques.

Students must be accepted to the university and take courses for credit. Students with similar courses in their prior experience may request that courses be transferred to meet part of the certificate requirements.

Admission and Graduation Requirements

This certificate program is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking students and non-degree seeking students. To be awarded the program certificate, the student must meet the following requirements:

  • Review the certificate program plan with an advisor prior to or after enrollment.
  • Earn at least a “C” or better in each of the certificate courses.
  • No more than 40% of required courses can be fulfilled through transfer credits. At least 60% of required courses in the certificate must be completed at MSU Denver.

Advising and Contact Information

Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the Academic Advisor at the School of Hospitality at 303-615-1616 or schoolofhospitality@msudenver.edu to schedule an appointment for an advising session.

Required Courses


A total of 20 credit hours is required for this certificate, 17 hours of required courses and 3 hours of elective courses. All courses must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better. 

Elective Courses


Students must complete 3 hours of elective courses, chosen from the list below.

Total for Program: 20 credits


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