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Nutrition Minor

Earn a Minor in Nutrition at Azusa Pacific University

You’ll add an advantage to your job search, and expand your skills in this specialized area of preventative health. You’ll focus on the four pillars of a healthy lifestyle: physical activity, good diet, healthy choices, and preventative screening.

Program at a Glance

The nationally ranked School of Nursing prepares nurses to lead the way in healthcare by providing a deeper level of compassionate care in clinics, hospitals, schools, and beyond.

Upcoming Events

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  • October 25, 2024
  • December 6, 2024

Program Information

  • Program Units: 18

Location

  • Azusa (Main Campus)
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Gain Hands-on Experience

  • Explore the fundamentals of human nutrition.
  • Build proficiency at using current nutrition education tools and technology.
  • Examine the cultural aspects of food and nutrition.

By the Numbers

1 of 79 Best Western Colleges according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges Guide
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
100 % of incoming students receive financial aid

Program Details

The minor in nutrition is available to any APU student interested in expanding his or her skills in this specialized area of preventative health. Emphasis within this minor is on the four pillars of a healthful lifestyle: physical activity, good diet, healthy choices, and preventative screening—all crucial for national health.c

Browse the tabs below—if you have questions, visit the Student Services Center page, and we’ll make sure you get the info you need.

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Career Outlooks and Outcomes

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APU School of Nursing Receives $4.4 Million in Grants from HRSA

APU’s School of Nursing, the third largest producer of nurses in the state of California, received two grants totalling $4,396,200 from the Health Resources and Services Administration to help students afford a nursing education.

Note: This information is current for the 2024-25 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.

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