Program Director: Jane Pilanski, MS, RDN
Clinical Coordinators: Maria Stanish, MS, RDN; Donna Duardo, MA, RDN
Program Assistant: Donna Verney, MA, RD
For questions pertaining to the Dietetic Internship Program, please contact the Dietetic Internship office at 973-655-4375 or via email at dietintern@montclair.edu.
Accreditation
The Montclair State University Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040
Please note that Montclair State University is phasing out the Dietetic Internship program and will not be seeking reaccreditation. The ACEND Board has approved the Dietetic Internship closing plan. The final Dietetic Internship cohort will begin in August 2026. The program will remain accredited until August 31, 2027 at which time ACEND accreditation will end.
For more information about the ACEND accreditation standards visit 2022 ACEND Accreditation Standards.
If your goal is to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Montclair State University’s ACEND-accredited Graduate Program in Dietetics (GP) provides graduate-level academic coursework and 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning in a single, seamless program.
Graduates earn an MS and are eligible to sit for the RDN exam. Successful completion of the exam allows candidates to earn the RDN credential, with licensure required in most states, including New Jersey.
The GP can be earned either as a stand-alone program or through the accelerated BS/MS program. This concentration blends academic rigor with professional preparation, positioning you for a rewarding career in clinical nutrition, public health, food service management, and beyond.
Contact Dr. Lauren Dinour for more information.
Program Mission Statement
The Montclair State University Dietetic Internship Program is dedicated to preparing graduates for entry-level dietetics practice as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with academic skills and real-world supervised practice experience in nutrition and dietetics. Students will be prepared for leadership roles in dietetics through both classroom education and extensive supervised field experiences encompassing culturally diverse populations and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Students will engage in critical reflection, inquiry, and critical thinking to become stewards of best practice and ethical performance. The program provides education in dietetics so as to achieve the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics competency requirements for program accreditation. Through an understanding of the standards of practice and development of skills, graduates can successfully pass the registration examination and apply their knowledge effectively to careers in clinical nutrition, foodservice, and program management.