ADA - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)Chairperson Ms. Donna M. Verney 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 Human Ecology. 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. Prospective students may request a transcript evaluation from the ADA Coordinator to determine what courses need to be taken. A fee of $50.00 is charged for students with degrees from the United States, $100.00 for international students (World Education Service Evaluation is required). Those post-baccalaureate students who desire to attend Montclair State for Verification Statement apply through the Office of Graduate Studies. The graduate application has a section for declaring the ADA Certification Program. Admission deadlines are those set by the Office of Graduate Studies. All DPD courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Upon completion of all courses students complete a Request for Transcript Evaluation form which is available from the ADA Coordinator. Original transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be sent to the coordinator for final review and preparation of the Verification Statements. REQUIREMENTSI. Physical and Biological Sciences CHEM 111, Elements of Chemistry I II. Behavioral and Social Sciences HENU 153, Food and People III. Food HENU 150, Food Composition and Scientific Preparation IV. Nutrition HENU 182, Nutrition V. Management Theory and Principles MGMT 231, Management Process and Organizational Behavior VI. Communications STSP 101, Fundamentals of Speech VII. Learning Theory HEED 412, Nutrition Education Techniques VIII. Math and Data Processing / Data Evaluation CMPT 108, Computers and Programming IX. Foodservice System Management HEFD 253, Quantity Food Purchasing and Production The following 5 courses must be taken at MSU or a challenge exam taken. An appointment for a challenge exam is made with the respective faculty at a cost of $100.00. HENU 412, Nutrition Education Techniques ADMISSIONAll 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. DEADLINESCredentials 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 |
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