Course Description
Supervised experience in nutrition education involving the creation and implementation of campaigns promoting dietary guideline messages using a variety of communication strategies, including print, face-to-face interaction, and social media platforms.
Athena Title
Nutrition Outreach Internship
Non-Traditional Format
Supervised practice experience only.
Prerequisite
(NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H) and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The student will: Provide targeted, specific nutrition education campaigns to the UGA community; Gain experience in collaborating with students from different academic backgrounds and nutrition professionals as part of a national nutrition education campaign; Gain experience identifying, researching, translating, and disseminating credible, evidence-based nutrition information in a way that is meaningful and actionable; Develop skills in professional health communication using multiple mediums including print, social media platforms, and face-to-face interactions; Develop skills such as public speaking, technical writing, teamwork, and personal creativity in an academic setting as students can act as role models for their peers in the UGA community.
Topical Outline
Provide an applied, supervised practice experience as related to the practice of health and nutrition education using multiple communication platforms in a university setting; Introduce students interested in nutrition education and health to the concepts of evidence-based research, needs assessment, behavior change theory, and using best practices in the context of designing and implementing public health campaigns for the UGA community; Facilitate professional development in the areas of health and nutrition education; Promote the development of communication skills within an interdisciplinary team; Promote the development of skills used to translate evidence- based health and nutrition messages into targeted campaigns for the university community.
Syllabus