{"id":5727,"date":"2025-09-12T16:13:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5727"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:49:49","slug":"pre-dietetics-certificate","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-dietetics-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Dietetics"},"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\">Pre-Dietetics<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092124_pre-dietetics-cert-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/092124_pre-dietetics-cert-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student at an outdoor fair hands out information about nutrition to attendees\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Take the first step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 精品成人福利在线 University\u2019s Pre-Dietetics Certificate Program (formerly the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or AND Certificate). Designed for students pursuing a career in nutrition and dietetics, this program provides up to 84 credits in the sciences, nutrition and food studies needed to advance to graduate-level dietetics training.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates of the Pre-Dietetics Certificate Program who complete 83\u201384 semester hours with a minimum 3.2 GPA will be eligible to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-nutrition-and-food-science\/\">M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science<\/a> \u2013 Dietetics Concentration. This graduate program (GP) is ACEND-accredited and accepting applications.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Highlights:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive curriculum covering foundational and advanced nutrition coursework<\/li>\n<li>ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)<\/li>\n<li>Completion provides eligibility to apply to the MS in Nutrition and Food Science-Dietetics Concentration (ACEND-accredited GP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/pre-dietetics-certificate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/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\/didactic-program-in-dietetics\/\">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>Start Date<\/strong><br \/>Rolling Admission<\/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><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 no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Accreditation Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightPRO.org\/ACEND\">Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)<\/a>, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Montclair includes required coursework necessary to complete core knowledge requirements and learning outcomes. An ACEND Verification Statement is issued to DPD students after successful completion of required coursework has been verified (i.e., grade of \u201cC\u201d or better in all DPD courses and demonstrated attainment of every dietetics core knowledge requirement (KRDN) throughout the program).<\/p>\n<p>For related information or issues pertaining to the program and\/or accreditation, and program outcome data, please contact Dr. Jessica Bihuniak (<a href=\"mailto:bihuniakj@montclair.edu\">bihuniakj@montclair.edu<\/a>), Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics.<\/p>\n<p>The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics may be contacted at:<br \/>\n120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60606-6995<br \/>\n(312) 899-0049<\/p>\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 26.67 ms --><!-- decode:  0.02 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Jessica Bihuniak profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/14200\/user\/facultyjessicad.bihuniak1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/14200\/user\/facultyjessicad.bihuniak1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~bihuniakj\">Jessica Bihuniak<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:bihuniakj@montclair.edu\">bihuniakj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><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<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=bihuniakj\">Program Director: Dr. Jessica Bihuniak<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program director 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:bihuniakj@montclair.edu\">bihuniakj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014精品成人福利在线 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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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