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Health and Nutrition Sciences
American Dietetic Association Dietetic Internship
Coordinator: Maria Stanish
Office: University Hall, Room 4101
Phone Number: (973) 655-4375
Email: stanishm@mail.montclair.edu
ADA - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
Coordinator: Dr. Doreen Liou
Office: University Hall, Room 4022
Phone Number: (973) 655-4416
Email: lioud@mail.montclair.edu
The ADA Certificate Program is approved by the American Dietetic Association. It involves completion of an undergraduate curriculum known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) which is offered within the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences. Individuals with a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in any field may complete the coursework to achieve an American Dietetic Association (ADA) Verification Statement.
The Verification Statement is required for applying to ADA dietetic internships or supervised practice programs as well as active membership in the Association and some employment applications. The internship/AP4 is the supervised practice requirement which is a prerequisite to taking the national registration exam the status of the Registered Dietician is achieved and the credentials RD may be used in practice.
Nutrition and Exercise Science Certificate Program
Coordinator: Dr. Michele Fisher
Office: University Hall, Room 4109
Phone Number: (973) 655-7120
Email: fisherm@mail.montclair.edu
The graduate certificate program in Nutrition and Exercise Science provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge in the closely related fields of nutrition and exercise science. The program is designed to develop and enhance competencies necessary for creating applied nutrition and exercise programs for clients interested in wellness and weight management, as well as athletes striving to optimize performance. Both theoretical and practical approaches are emphasized throughout the program. Students are required to take two courses from each of the content areas and one elective, yielding a total of 15 semester hours. The certificate issued by Montclair State University signifies completion of the specified coursework. This program does not lead to a Master's degree or "certification" in the respective fields of Nutrition and Exercise Science. However, students who apply for a Master's degree program after the completion of this certificate may transfer some coursework toward the degree.
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