UMass Amherst

Credit

Non-Credit

CyberSeminars

Nutrition and Health in the Science Classroom

NUTRITN 503 (formerly 597 D) (3 credits) is designed for teachers and Extension educators with experience in lesson plan design. Students will increase familiarity with Internet nutrition resources, increase knowledge of nutrition science and applications, apply behavior change and learning theories and techniques in personal and field settings, and integrate nutrition science, technology, and experimentation into the classroom. This course is part of Science Education Online and can satisfy one of the course requirements for the online Master of Education degree through the UMass School of Education or a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.).

Time: This course will next be offered in the Spring Semester 2009. Registration will be on the UMass Outreach Continuing and Professional Education Web site.

Credits: 3

Cost: $360 per credit.

Go to Nutrition and Health in the Science Classroom Web site to view more information about the coursework.