Take the first step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with Montclair State University’s Pre-Dietetics Certificate Program (formerly the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or AND Certificate). Designed for students pursuing a career in nutrition and dietetics, this program provides up to 84 credits in the sciences, nutrition and food studies needed to advance to graduate-level dietetics training.
Graduates of the Pre-Dietetics Certificate Program who complete 83–84 semester hours with a minimum 3.2 GPA will be eligible to apply for the M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science – Dietetics Concentration, launching Fall 2026. This graduate program (GP) is in the pre-candidacy process for ACEND accreditation, with applications opening upon successful completion of accreditation requirements.
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive curriculum covering foundational and advanced nutrition coursework
- Pathway to an ACEND-accredited Graduate Program in Dietetics
- Eligibility to apply for the M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science – Dietetics Concentration (Fall 2026)
Important Note: The Pre-Dietetics Certificate is not ACEND-accredited and does not lead to a verification statement. However, it fully prepares students to pursue the graduate-level dietetics pathway at Montclair. See the curriculum.
Questions? We’re Here to Help.
For questions about this program or information about how to enroll, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.
- graduate@montclair.edu
- 973-655-5147
- The Graduate School, 4th Floor
Get detailed information about the program itself—from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.
- dinourl@montclair.edu
- 973-655-5395
- University Hall 4190