Nutrition and Dietetics - Associate in Science Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5506B/C
This program prepares students for a major in Nutrition and Dietetics at a four-year institution. This degree will provide students with foundations in nutritional science, food principles, biology, microbiology, chemistry sciences, and statistics required towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Food Administration at the four-year university. This AS transfer degree will allow a seamless transition to the CSU system for students interested in a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist professional pathway.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Utilize up-to-date, evidenced-based practices in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing in a health care or community nutrition environment whether working with children, families and seniors.
- Advocate within the community for continued support of health and nutrition.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| BIO 2 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5.5 |
| NUTR 20 | Nutrition and Life | 3 |
| PSYCH 1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 16.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO (2) courses from LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
| Human Anatomy (4) | ||
| Organic Chemistry (5.5) | ||
| Elementary Statistics (4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 8-9.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from LIST B: | ||
| LIST B | ||
| Food Selection and Meal Preparation (4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 4 | |
| Required Subtotal | 28.5-30 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.