Applicants must meet the university requirements for admission, which include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. To be admitted into the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nutritional Science Program at Cal State, applicants must also meet or provide the following:

1. Apply to the University to be eligible for admission

2. Two letters of recommendation, with one from an academic source.

3. Letter of professional and research goals. Specific directions will be available in the supplemental application.

4. Completion of prerequisites or ability to demonstrate completion prior to beginning program.
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