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Certificates. The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition offers three certificate programs designed to:

  • Increase the knowledge and skills for senior management in Child Nutrition Programs in Massachusetts

  • Increase the level of expertise in nutrition in teachers of health, physical education and consumer sciences

  • Improve the leadership and management skills of school and child care food service managers in Massachusetts


Certificate in Excellence in Child Nutrition
The Certificate in Excellence in Child Nutrition is designed for directors and senior management staff of Child Nutrition Programs as well as individuals on a career path to becoming directors.

Research shows that well-managed school food service operations offer a distinct advantage to school systems working hard to improve learning environments. This certificate will assure that the director of this key operation has the knowledge and skills necessary to support educational goals.

To learn more about this certificate program visit the Certificate in Excellence in Child Nutrition section of our web site.

Certificate in Food Service Management
The Certificate in Food Service Management is targeted to school and child care food service managers. This three-day education and training institute is skill-based, practical and addresses issues from the manager's perspective.

To learn more about this certificate program visit the Certificate in Food Service Management section of our web site.

Certificate in Online Nutrition Education
The Graduate Certificate in Online Nutrition Education is designed for both nutrition professionals and teachers, to gain additional expertise in nutrition. All courses leading to the certificate are offered online.

To learn more about this certificate program visit the Certificate in Online Nutrition Education section of the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education web site at Framingham State College.


Workshops
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Continuing Education
Opportunities available through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at Framingham State College include:


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The John C. Stalker Institute
of Food and Nutrition
is a partnership of the
Massachusetts Department of
Education, Nutrition Programs
and Food Services, and
Framingham State College.

Framingham State College Massachusetts Department of Education