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Health and Nutrition Sciences
American Dietetic Association Dietetic Internship
The Dietetic Internship at Montclair State University is currently granted Developmental Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995,312/899-5400.
The Montclair State University Dietetic Internship (DI) is a 10 month (starting in September) part-time program. It consists of 912 hours of supervised practice in the field of dietetics as well as classroom education and the completion of 6 graduate credits.
Supervised field experiences are completed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is reserved for didactic education, which includes lectures, guest speakers, and field trips. The graduate course is offered one evening during the week.
All domains of dietetics, as they are defined by the American Dietetic Association, are covered in the program. Students rotate through various facilities for experience in clinical dietetics, foodservice management, community nutrition, education and research. This allows the students to become competent in the performance requirements for entry level positions in the field of dietetics. Potential areas of employment include health care institutions, foodservice operations, public and home health agencies, health and recreation clubs, government programs, research, consulting and business.
ADA - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
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 Health and Nutrition Sciences. 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.
Nutrition and Exercise Science Certificate Program
The graduate certificate program in Nutrition and Exercise Science provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge in the closely related fields of nutrition and exercise science. The program is designed to develop and enhance competencies necessary for creating applied nutrition and exercise programs for clients interested in wellness and weight management, as well as athletes striving to optimize performance. Both theoretical and practical approaches are emphasized throughout the program. Students are required to take two courses from each of the content areas and one elective, yielding a total of 15 semester hours. The certificate issued by Montclair State University signifies completion of the specified coursework. This program does not lead to a Master's degree or "certification" in the respective fields of Nutrition and Exercise Science. However, students who apply for a Master's degree program after the completion of this certificate may transfer some coursework toward the degree.
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