The issues of health and nutrition are becoming increasingly important across society as a whole. We now know that many physical illnesses, particularly the so-called lifestyle-related diseases (e.g. obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc.), are partly caused by diet and that their progression can be influenced.
However, despite a wealth of dietary recommendations, there is often a lack of strategies for the long-term adoption of healthy eating habits.
Nutritional psychology offers concrete solutions in this area:
- It deals with the complex field of psychological factors that influence and govern us and our eating behaviour.
- It helps us to develop interventions which, through person-centred advisory, can promote healthy and functional eating habits in the long term.
Language of instruction: German
Type of continuing education: University certificate – Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Start: Summer and Winter semesters
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Qualification: University certificate worth 12 ECTS
Credits: 6 ECTS credits per module
Number of students: maximum 30 per semester
Organisation: The university course is delivered entirely online.
Tuition fees: The total fees for both modules amount to €2,250. Upon request, these can be paid in 6 monthly instalments of €375 each.
If you have any questions regarding fees, discounts, funding or financing, please feel free to contact our Financial advisory serviceat any time.
ECTS credits: Upon successful completion, the course concludes with a university certificate and the award of 2 × 6 ECTS credits.
Should a participant decide at a later date to undertake a degree programme, they may, subject to certain conditions and in consultation with the relevant institution, transfer their ECTS credits towards their future studies.
The ‘Psychology of Nutrition’ university course provides you with subject-specific fundamentals and practical knowledge in a forward-looking field of health psychology. By completing our university certificate programme, you will enhance your career prospects in the healthcare sector, as additional qualifications in psychology are in greater demand than ever on the job market.
Diagnosis, modification and treatment of dysfunctional eating behaviour
Module content includes, amongst other things:
- Medical history and diagnosis of eating behaviour
- Motivational, communicative and therapeutic strategies in nutritional psychology
- Guidance, monitoring and treatment of eating behaviour
Participation in Module 2 is only possible following successful completion of Module 1.
Entry requirements and qualifications for the HSD Online continuing education modules in nutritional psychology
The university course is primarily aimed at individuals with relevant professional experience in nutrition or health counselling who wish to acquire new specialist knowledge and pursue further education at university level.
The two continuing education modules comprising the ‘Certificate in Nutritional Psychology’ are derived from our continuing education Master’s programme in Health Psychology. This gives prospective students the opportunity to get a taste of university life and find out whether distance learning suits them.
Depending on your qualifications, we offer two different types of qualification, which are based on the DGWF’s recommendations regarding formats for academic continuing education:
1. University Certificate in Nutritional Psychology – Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Entry requirements:
- a completed first degree and one year’s relevant professional experience
, or - a relevant vocational education and two years’ qualified professional experience
, or - at least three years’ relevant professional experience
Provided you meet the above entry requirements and successfully complete both modules, you will be awarded the University Certificate in Nutritional Psychology, worth 12 ECTS credits, with your mark stated upon request. Depending on certain conditions, you can use these credit points to transfer your acquired credits towards a subsequent degree programme in a related subject, such as our continuing education Master’s programme in Health Psychology.
A certificate can only be awarded upon passing both module examinations.
If you do not wish to sit the examinations and do not wish to obtain the certificate, you can request confirmation from us of your participation in the continuing education modules. In this case, you will receive a certificate of attendance with a detailed list of the content covered.
2. Continuing Education Course in Nutritional Psychology with Certificate of Attendance
Entry requirements: none, apart from the general requirements listed below.
We are committed to the concept of lifelong learning. We therefore open our continuing education modules to anyone interested in taking part in the certificate course for professional or personal reasons, but who is not seeking an academic qualification.
You can focus on the content and skills covered and do not need to sit an exam. Upon completion of the module, you will receive a certificate of attendance with a detailed list of the content covered.
General requirements
The entry requirements for our university courses are:
- the ability to undertake guided self-study
- including a willingness to read specialist texts and to document counselling approaches in writing
- access to a suitable device with internet access
- a general interest in academic content at university level
In two online modules that build on one another, we provide you with high-quality multimedia learning materials (including instructional videos, lecture notes and podcasts). You will be supported by qualified subject experts and receive regular feedback on your learning progress.
By alternating between asynchronous and synchronous learning phases and engaging with your peers, you can adapt your individual learning process with a high degree of flexibility to suit your personal work and daily life, without ever feeling left on your own.
We offer you a holistic learning and support programme in a friendly, welcoming study environment where you’ll feel at home.
The components of our online continuing education programme:
- Self-study with multimedia learning materials (including instructional videos, lecture notes and podcasts)
- Live sessions with interactive elements, e.g. peer instruction, role-plays, case studies
- Assignments and exercises to assess your learning
- Provision of in-depth material
- Virtual support, e.g. forums and regular feedback