Public Health Nutrition is concerned with the promotion of the nutritional well-being of population groups. The public health nutritionist has earned the Masters degree in public health nutrition from an accredited program and is often a registered dietitian (RD). The public health nutritionist is generally employed in the public sector, in local, state, or federal government health departments. Other employment options include the administration of community nutrition programs and work with private agencies interested in promoting nutrition and health education.

The unique MPH degree program with a specialization in public health nutrition is designed for individuals who want to develop the skills necessary for advancement in a radically changed health care environment. The program focuses on nutrition for vulnerable groups in urban settings. The curriculum reflects the changing demographics of metropolitan New York and the communications revolution, as well as cutting-edge research in nutrition and food sciences. Up to 12 credits of the 48-credit MPH curriculum may be waived for those with demonstrated mastery of specific skills, as documented by the MD, RD or other relevant professional credentials.

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