The Department of Nutrition offers programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree in nutrition,the bachelor of science degree in nutrition, the bachelor of arts degree in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, the bachelor of science degree in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, the master of science degree in nutrition, the dual degree of master of public health/master of science nutrition, and the doctor of philosophy degree. Two minors are available: the minor in nutrition and the minor in sports nutrition. Graduate certificate?programs are available in areas such as maternal and child nutrition, nutrition for health care professionals, global health nutrition and gerontology. The certificates are in addition to the basic graduate degree. Students are able to pursue certificates at no additional cost to the student.