{"id":5680,"date":"2025-09-12T13:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5680"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:19:51","slug":"ms-nutrition-and-food-science","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-nutrition-and-food-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition and Food Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Nutrition and Food Science<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ms\">MS<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/051017_nutrition-and-food-science-ms-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/051017_nutrition-and-food-science-ms-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student in a white chef&apos;s jacket and hat cooks food in a frying pan in a combination laboratory and kitchen\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Advance your expertise and expand your career opportunities in the growing fields of nutrition, food science, or food systems. 精品成人福利在线 University&#8217;s MS in Nutrition and Food Science is a STEM-Designated Degree Program offering an in-depth study of nutrition education, food science, food regulations, food systems, and food and nutrition assistance programs and policies &#8211; preparing you to make an impact in the food and nutrition industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Highlights:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive training in nutrition science, education, and policy<\/li>\n<li>Career pathways in nutrition and wellness, food science, and food systems<\/li>\n<li>Career pathways in healthcare, nutrition and wellness, food production, policy advocacy, and nutrition administration<\/li>\n<li>Flexible elective options, including certificates in Nutrition and Exercise Science or Sustainable Food Practices<\/li>\n<li>32-credit program (42 credits for the Dietetics Concentration) designed for professional advancement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Students interested in becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) should explore the dietetics concentration, Montclair&#8217;s ACEND-accredited Graduate Program (GP) which prepares students to take the RDN Exam. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-dietetics-certificate\/\">Pre-Dietetics certificate<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Take the next step toward leading in nutrition and food science\u2014apply today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/nutrition-and-food-studies\/acend-accredited-graduate-program\/\">Accreditation Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cchl\">College for Community Health<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>General Concentration; Dietetics<\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Nourish your studies and career!<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">General Concentration<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Take your passion for food, health, and wellness to the next level with 精品成人福利在线 University\u2019s Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Science. This 32-credit graduate program gives you advanced training in nutrition science, nutrition education, food regulations and compliance, and nutrition counseling. You\u2019ll explore the full food system\u2014from production and safety to distribution and sustainability\u2014while building the skills needed for careers in healthcare, government, education, food industry, wellness, and research.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, you\u2019ll gain hands-on experience across diverse areas including clinical and community nutrition, innovative food product development, sustainable food systems and food quality management. Whether your goal is to work in health care settings, government agencies, food companies or wellness organizations, our program prepares you to make an impact in the field of nutrition and food science.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/nutrition-food-science-ms\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Dietetics<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>If your goal is to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), 精品成人福利在线 University\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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, foodservice management, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible to enter the GP, students must complete the required undergraduate-level prerequisites in one of three ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-nutrition-and-food-science\/\">BS-Dietetics concentration<\/a> at 精品成人福利在线 University; or<\/li>\n<li>Complete a Bachelor\u2019s degree in any major at any accredited university and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-dietetics-certificate\/\">Pre-Dietetics Certificate<\/a> from 精品成人福利在线 University; or<\/li>\n<li>Complete a Bachelor\u2019s degree in any major at any accredited university and provide an ACEND verification statement from an accredited DPD or CP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A minimum GPA of 3.2 from the most recent degree or certificate program is required, along with an ACEND DPD Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/nutrition-food-science-dietetics-conc-ms\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, students entering the Dietetics Concentration are expected to be current in their knowledge base related to the dietetics profession. <strong>All applicants should have taken the equivalent of NUFD 399 Medical Nutrition Applications and NUFD 488 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 no earlier than 5 years prior to the program start date.<\/strong> For students who do not meet this expectation, it is highly recommended that they complete these courses prior to the program start date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>What Our Students Are Saying!<\/h2>\n<p><div class='program-testimonial'><div class='image-panel mlt-background-cover'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/nutrition-and-food-science-testimonial.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/?f=\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/nutrition-and-food-science-testimonial.jpg&amp;type=generic&amp;size=0&amp;scale=1x\" \/><div class=\"video-link-holder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VkNY5vUKUvk\" class=\"popup-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 16.933 16.933\"><circle cx=\"8.467\" cy=\"8.467\" r=\"8.467\" style=\"fill:#fff;stroke:none;stroke-width:.3175;fill-opacity:1\"><\/circle><path d=\"m14.931 8.467-7.927 4.576V3.89z\" style=\"fill:currentColor;fill-opacity:1;stroke:none;stroke-width:.3175\" transform=\"matrix(1.15325 0 0 1.15325 -2.99 -1.298)\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSomething so special about a master&#8217;s program is what you&#8217;re learning is so applicable to how you&#8217;re spending your time professionally. Deciding to pursue food science is the best decision I ever made.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Jacqueline Conte &#8217;24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: MS, Nutrition and Food Science<br \/>\nCareer: Creation Technologist, Givaudan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>Program Qualifications and GPA Expectations: The MS Nutrition and Food Science program conducts a holistic process when reviewing applications and considers students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. All of the supplemental materials you submit will be carefully considered by the academic department in order to render an admission decision. As a general guideline, it is advised that applicants have a <strong>2.8 GPA or above<\/strong> in order to be considered for admission. Prospective students with a GPA below 2.8 are encouraged to consider applying to the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/sustainable-food-practices-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainable Food Practices Certificate<\/a> program as a first step to possibly continuing on to the dual degree program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: Rolling admission for the General concentration, <strong>Feburary 1<\/strong> for the DICAS application to the Dietetics concentration.<\/li>\n<li>Online Application:\n<ul>\n<li>For the <strong>general concentration<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>For the <strong>dietetics concentration<\/strong>, submit your online application through the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dicas.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\">DICAS application portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Essays\/Personal Statement: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions, using specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Letters of Recommendation: Two.<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Required<\/li>\n<li>Standardized Test Scores: GRE. If you have earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree with an overall GPA of a 3.0 or above, you are eligible for a GRE waiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 27.82 ms --><!-- decode:  0.06 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Meena Mahadevan profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2207\/user\/img3153.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2207\/user\/img3153.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mahadevanm\">Meena Mahadevan<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7574\">973-655-7574<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mahadevanm@montclair.edu\">mahadevanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Lauren Dinour profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5723\/user\/dr.laurendinour.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5723\/user\/dr.laurendinour.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~dinourl\">Lauren Dinour<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-5395\">973-655-5395<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:dinourl@montclair.edu\">dinourl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Explore Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-nutrition-and-food-science-mba\/\" class=\"name\">Dual Degree Program: MS in Nutrition and Food Science\/MBA<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MBA, MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-dietetics-certificate\/\" class=\"name\">Pre-Dietetics<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Certificate<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>For questions about this program or information about how to enroll, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>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.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=mahadevanm\">Program Coordinator, General Concetration: Dr. Meena Mahadevan<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from 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.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:mahadevanm@montclair.edu\">mahadevanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7574\">973-655-7574<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>University Hall 2154<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=dinourl\">Program Coordinator, Dietetics Concentration: Dr. Lauren Dinour<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the dietetics program \u2014 from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. 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Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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