Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education (MHNE)
Program Overview

One of the goals of this program focuses on preparing graduates with the skills needed to be conversant in the field of holistic nutrition education. Students acquire a sophisticated body of knowledge that will help them in their career. Students evaluate and synthesize the major literature, theories, practices, problems and ethical issues in holistic nutrition education as well as demonstrate professional skills in holistic health and wellness promotion. Working in a guided, independent study format, students learn to analyze and evaluate the strengths and problems facing nutrition educators today.

Effective and clear transmission of information, through both written and oral expression, is vitally important in the area of holistic nutrition education. Students acquire a breadth of knowledge as well as learn effective communication skills that are the hallmarks of education at Hawthorn University.

Some of the topics students explore include: the environment of nutrition education, strategies for nutrition educators, holistic health coaching, and health supportive food guidelines and nutrition. For detailed course content, please see the College Catalog or the Course Curriculum in the Program link on this page..

MHNE Accelerated Degree

The accelerated Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Educatio is designed to help students save time and money. Students requesting admission into the accelerated MHNE program will be required to complete their course of study within twelve (12) months. By completing MHNE 601 through the Final Examination, students will receive the MHNE 650 (Research Project) course absolutely free. MHNE 650 is a four (4) credit course that translates into a $400 savings for students.

Students who wish to enter the accelerated program must sign a Memorandum of Understanding and return it to the Registrar in order to be eligible for the free course. Once enrolled, this form will be available on the student website and must be submitted to the Registrar within thirty (30) days of the start of the program.

Hawthorn University is dedicated to meeting the needs of individual learners in these challenging times. We believe that training holistic nutrition professionals with greater and faster education will not only result in economic benefits but will allow students to enter the job market sooner, increase their lifelong earning potential, and obtain the self-satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment that accompanies the achievement of a personal goal.

Take advantage of this “no way to lose” offer. Sign up for your program of choice and begin your studies. You determine the amount of time you wish to work on each course. You may take two weeks or three months to complete a course. No problem. As long as you complete the entire program within the timeframe specified in your Memorandum of Understanding, you will receive your last course absolutely free. This is our graduation gift to you and our small way of helping you proceed into the career of your dreams.