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.
Overview
32 credits with enrollment beginning in the fall or spring semesters, including:
- Four core Nutrition and Food Science courses
- One Research Methods course
- Three-course Emphasis
- Nutrition education
OR - Nutrition and Food Science Management
- Nutrition education
- Elective
- Practicum
- Culminating experience
- Thesis
OR - Non-Thesis Research Seminar and Comprehensive Examination
- Thesis
Please refer to the course requirements and programming & scheduling information pages (Nest) for more details.
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Meena Mahadevan
Office: University Hall, Room 2157
Phone: 973-655-7574
Email: mahadevanm@montclair.edu
Department Administrator: Maddy Antosiewicz, MS
Office: University Hall, Room 2151
Phone: 973-655-6681
Email: antosiewcza@montclair.edu
Please note: This program DOES NOT prepare students to become Registered Dietitians. Students who are interested in becoming dietitians must complete the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Certificate. Students can complete the MS in Nutrition and Food Science and the AND Certificate simultaneously. Read more information about completing these programs at the same time.