Canine Nutrition

The Certificate in Canine Nutrition (Cert.CN) program is a solid science-based foundational exploration of nutrients, life-stage nutrition, digestive anatomy, and other topics related to this area of study. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to understand canine nutrition. This program of study is not cursory or basic; we have designed it to be more comprehensive and advanced than any other program available for personal interest. This program of study would be of interest to anyone wanting to gain a solid understanding of canine nutrition and possibly prepare themselves for an advanced program of study in the future. While this program does not include coursework in consulting skills, professional ethics, or business practices, it is comprehensive with regard to topics in nutrition science. The optional Graduate Workshop in formulating diets is open only to Graduates of the Canine Nutrition program. This Workshop includes an Excel spreadsheet for formulating diets along with instructional videos that explain how to use it as well as personal instruction. This workshop uses a Facebook page for answering questions and brainstorming. Upon completion, a Certificate will be awarded. This is an extremely valuable resource! NEW ​ This program is based on written assignments. Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing in this program, exploring the various topics in-depth. ​ This program requires approximately 200 - 250 hours of assignment preparation, reading, and study time. The graduate would be awarded a Canine Nutrition Certificate (Cert.CN).