Academic and research programs in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition focus on the nutritional, behavioral, physiological and psychosocial aspects of health, wellness, illness and aging within a socio-ecological framework. With our undergraduate and graduate academic programs there is an abundance of opportunity and challenge for newly educated professionals in the fields of health behavior science, health promotion, and nutrition and dietetics.
Explore Our Programs
The Behavioral Health and Nutrition programs train students in the science and practice of health behavior science, health promotion, nutrition, and dietetics.
Health Behavior Science and Promotion (PhD)
Health Promotion (MS)
Clinical Health Coaching Certificate
Nutrition Sciences (PhD)
Human Nutrition (MS)
MS Nutrition / Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Internship
Coaching Science
Dance
Health & Wellness
Health, Physical Activity & Disability
Medical Social Services
Nutrition
Public Health
UD Medical Diagnostics student finds passion for nutrition: youtube.com/watch?v=jYHVWqex7aU
CHECK OUT OUR CLINICS
Our team members collaborate with you and each other to develop interdisciplinary plans to help you achieve and maintain wellness – offering services such as nutrition counseling and health coaching.
OUR RESEARCH
Behavioral Health and Nutrition faculty members are productive researchers, dedicated to addressing some of our leading health problems. Research faculty are funded through the National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Agriculture, the American Heart Association, the Delaware Division of Public Health, and other private foundations. This work creates many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
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July College of Health Sciences For the Record
August 03, 2022 | Written by CHS staffCollege of Health Sciences community reports appointments, exhibitions, publications, honors -
Igniting Meaningful Interactions for Successful Aging
August 02, 2022 | Written by Colin HeffingerAs part of a Health and Aging course taught each spring semester by Elizabeth Orsega-Smith, professor for the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, students gained first-hand experience developing an event to connect different generations throughout the community. -
Stern Summit paves way for future of healthcare workforce
June 22, 2022 | Written by Colin HeffingerHealth leaders join at the College of Health Sciences to discuss innovations and how these will shape the healthcare workforce.