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Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Food Science
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.
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: |
| I. Requisites (19-20 semester hours) |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| NUFD501 |
Principles of Nutrition |
4 |
| NUFD577 |
Social Marketing in Nutrition |
3 |
| NUFD580 |
Current Applications in Nutrition |
3 |
| NUFD585 |
Food and Nutrition Issues |
3 |
| NUFD507 |
Research in Nutrition and Food Science |
3 |
| Or |
| HTLH503 |
Research Methods in Health |
3 |
| NUFD509 |
Research Seminar |
3 |
| Or |
| NUFD698 |
Thesis |
4 |
| II. Emphasis (9 semester hours) Select one of the following emphasis A or B: |
| A. Nutrition Education, 9 |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| NUFD560 |
Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups |
3 |
| NUFD581 |
Nutrition Education |
3 |
| NUFD587 |
Nutrition Education Practicum |
3 |
| B. Nutrition and Food Science Management, 9 |
| NUFD557 |
Food Safety and Sanitation Management |
3 |
| NUFD573 |
Food and Nutrition Regulations and Compliances |
3 |
| NUFD583 |
Nutritional Aspects of Food Processing and Handling |
3 |
| III. Electives (3-4 semester hours) |
Students should consider their career goals when they select the elective course (s). Students who select NUFD 509, Research Seminar, (3 credits) should take a minimum of 4 credit hours of elective courses. Those who select NUFD 698, Thesis, (4 credits) must take a minimum of 3 credit hours of elective courses. Students who choose emphasis A (Nutrition Education) may take courses under emphasis B (Nutrition and Food Science Management) as electives, and vice versa. Below are some suggested elective courses.
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| NUFD508 |
Independent Study |
1 - 3 |
| HLTH526 |
Curriculum Development and Program Planning in Health Education |
3 |
| NUFD668 |
Nutrition Assessment |
3 |
| HLTH565 |
Foundation of Epidemiology |
3 |
| HLTH580 |
Health Policy and Politics |
3 |
| HLTH585 |
Organization and Administration of Health care Facilities |
3 |
| PEMJ539 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| PEMJ541 |
Aerobic Exercises: Testing and Programming |
3 |
| PEMJ543 |
Anaerobic Exercises: Testing and Programming |
3 |
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| IV. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OR THESIS DEFENSE |
| Those who elect to take the research seminar will take both a written and an oral examination,
after completing at least 24 s.h. of their program.
Those who elect to write a thesis will defend their
work before their thesis coordinator and the committee
that has assisted in their study. |
| MINIMUM TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 32 |
Graduate Program Coordinator
Email: wunderlichs@mail.montclair.edu
Phone: 973 655-4373 |
TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml |
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