Food Safety Instructor Certificate

Chairperson
Eva S. Goldfarb

The main goal of the program is to train the professionals in the health field to design, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs for teaching individuals involved in the preparation, distribution or serving of food, and the proper methods and procedures for the safe handling of food. To achieve this goal, the program will provide the applicants with the educational experiences to develop the following competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature, causes and spread of food borne illnesses;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the methods and procedures for the safe handling of food to prevent the spread of food borne illnesses;
• Design and develop food safety programs for meeting the needs of various population groups working in the food industry;
• Teach food safety courses using instructional strategies and materials appropriate to the backgrounds and needs of various population groups;
• Assess the effectiveness of educational programs in improving the food safety knowledge and practices of participants in the program; and
• Develop policies and procedures for improving food safety at various food industries and establishments, and propose plans for evaluating the effectiveness of such policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

A total of four courses is required. A minimum of one course must be taken from each of the three groups:

Group I
HLTH 520, Foundations & Methods of Health Education, 3
HLTH 526, Curriculum Development & Program Planning in Health Education, 3

Group II
HLTH 560, Human Diseases, 3
HLTH 565, Foundations of Epidemiology, 3

Group III
HENU 557, Food Safety & Sanitation Management, 3
HENU 573, food & Nutrition Regulations & Compliances, 3

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml