MS in Nutrition and Food Science
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Shahla Wunderlich
Office: University Hall, Room 4018
Phone: (973) 655-4373
Email: wunderlichs@mail.montclair.edu
Department Administrator: Ann Schurmann, MPH
Office: University Hall, Room 4159
Phone: (973) 655-7681
Email: schurmanna@mail.montclair.edu
The graduate program in Nutrition and Food Science provides students with in-depth study of nutrition science, nutrition education, food and nutrition issues, food regulations and compliance and nutrition counseling. It prepares professionals for careers in nutrition and wellness, allied health services, education and research, food and nutrition administration, government agencies, hospitals, food industries, food production, food safety and regulations, and food and nutrition management.
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Admission Information:
All candidates must meet application and admission requirements as defined by The Graduate School at Montclair State University. Applicants applying to this program without previous coursework in nutrition and research are highly encouraged to take these courses as prerequisites. Additional coursework at the undergraduate level are recommended when students are lacking adequate course preparation.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for all applicants.
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Please note: Completion of the MS in Nutrition and Food Science Program does not make students directly eligible for Dietetic Internships, required for national Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). To learn more about how to become an RD please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/cehs/academics/programs/and-certificate-program/ and Post-Baccalaureate Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate.
Course Requirements:
The course requirements listed below apply to those students admitted on or after Fall 2011. Anyone admitted prior to this term should refer to their Analysis of Academic Progress on WESS or see your academic advisor for your official program of study.
Complete 32 semester hours including the following 4 requirement (s)
| I. Required Courses | ||
| Complete 2 requirements for 16 semester hours: | ||
| A. Complete 4 courses for 13 semester hours: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| NUFD 501 | Principles of Nutrition | 4 |
| NUFD 580 | Current Applications in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 587 | Practicum | 3 |
| NUFD 595 | Principles of Food Science | 3 |
| B. Complete 1 course for 3 semester hours from the following list. | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| HTLH 503 | Research Methods in Health | 3 |
| NUFD 507 | Research in Nutrition and Food Science | 3 |
| II. Emphasis | ||
| Complete 1 of the following: | ||
| A. Nutrition Education | ||
| Complete 3 Courses for 9 semester hours: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| NUFD 560 | Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups | 3 |
| NUFD 577 | Social Marketing in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 581 | Nutrition Education | 3 |
| B. Nutrition and Food Science Management | ||
| Complete 3 courses for 9 semester hours from the following list: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| NUFD 557 | Food Safety | 3 |
| NUFD 573 | Food and Nutrition Regulations and Compliances | 3 |
| NUFD 588 | Organizational Behavior in Food Businesses | 3 |
| III. Electives | ||
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* Students should consider their career goals when they select the elective course(s). Students who select NUFD 509, Research Seminar, (3 credits) should take a minimum of 4 credit hours of elective courses. Those who select NUFD 698, Thesis, (4 credits) must take a minimum of 3 credit hours of elective courses. Students who choose emphasis A (Nutrition Education) may take courses under emphasis B (Nutrition and Food Science Management) as electives, and vice versa. The electives listed are suggested courses to take. |
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| Complete 3-4 semester hours from the following: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| HLTH 526 | Curriculum Development in Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 533 | Behavior Aspect of Diet, Activity and Health | 3 |
| HLTH 565 | Foundation of Epidemiologist | 3 |
| HLTH 580 | Health Policy and Politics | 3 |
| HLTH 585 | Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities | 3 |
| NUFD 506 | Research and Evaluation in Nutrition and Food Science | 1-3 |
| NUFD 508 | Independent Study in Nutrition and Food Science | 1-3 |
| NUFD 557 | Food Safety | 3 |
| NUFD 560 | Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups | 3 |
| NUFD 570 | Selected Topics in Nutrition and Food Science | 1-3 |
| NUFD 573 | Food and Nutrition Regulations and Compliances | 3 |
| NUFD 577 | Social Marketing in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 581 | Nutrition Education | 3 |
| NUFD 583 | Nutrition Aspects of Food Processing and Handling | 3 |
| NUFD 585 | Food and Nutrition Issues | 3 |
| NUFD 590 | Nutrition Policy | 3 |
| NUFD 668 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| PEMJ 539 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PEMJ 541 | Aerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming | 3 |
| PEMJ 543 | Anaerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming | 3 |
| IV. Culminating Experience | ||
| A. Those who elect to take NUFD 698, Thesis (4 credits), will defend their work before their thesis coordinator and the committee that has assisted in the study. B. Those who elect to take NUFD 509 Research Seminar (3 credits), will take comprehensive examination after completing at least 24 semester hours of their program in spring (March) and fall (October) semester. |
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| Complete 1 of the following options: | ||
| A. Thesis Option | ||
| 1. Complete for 4 semester hours.: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| NUFD 698 | Master's Thesis | 4 |
| 2.Submit the completed Thesis original and one copy to the Graduate Office. See Thesis Guidelines for details. | ||
| B. Non-Thesis Option | ||
| 1. Complete for 3 semester hours.: | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| NUFD 509 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| 2.Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination. | ||