Associate of Science for Transfer in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Nutrition and Science) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Nutrition And Dietetics for the goal of a career path in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students who complete the Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics) will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the relationship of the human diet to health and lifestyle-related diseases. The purpose of the Nutrition and Dietetics major is to provide students with education and training in the area of nutritional sciences or dietetics, and to prepare for transfer. This major provides the opportunity for students to begin their career path in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- earn a grade of C or better in al courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
After completing an A.S.-T in Nutrition and Dietetics, a student will be able to:
- Identify the role of nutrients and healthy food preparations for optimal health and well-being
- Select appropriate foods for a healthy diet and disease risk reduction
- Clearly communicate nutrition concepts in oral and written formats
- Use critical thinking to analyze and interpret information from various media sources and draw scientifically-based conclusions
Required Core Courses (21 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NUTR 15 | Human Nutrition | 3 units |
PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 units |
CHEM 1B | General Chemistry | 5 units |
BIOL 45 | Microbiology | 5 units |
List A: Select a minimum of one course (4-5 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
BIOL 47 | Human Anatomy | 5 units |
OR | ||
BIOL 48 | Human Physiology | 5 units |
MATH 10/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
List B: Select one from below (3-6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIOL 11/H | Human Biology or Honors | 4 units |
BIOl 41 | Principles of Animal Biology | 5 units |
BIOL 42 | Principles of Plant Biology | 5 units |
BIOL 43 | Principles of Cell Biology | 5 units |
ECON 1A/H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Honors | 3 units |
ECON 1B/H | Principles of Microeconomics or Honors | 3 units |
MATH 1 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 4 units |
MATH 2 | Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry | 6 units |
PHYS 2A | General Physics - Mechanics | 5 units |
OR | ||
PHYS 2B | General Physics – Electricity / Magnetism | 5 units |
SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 28-32 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (11 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NUTR 15 | Human Nutrition | 3 units |
CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 units |
PSYC 1 | General Chemistry | 5 units |
Spring, Year 1 (10 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIOL 45 | Microbiology | 5 units |
CHEM 1B | General Chemistry | 5 units |
List A: Suggested Courses
Fall, Year 2 (5 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
Spring, Year 2 (9 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MATH 10 | Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
BIOL 48 | Human Physiology | 5 units |
List B: Suggested Course
Fall, Year 2 (4 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIOL 11 | Human Biology | 4 units |
Required Core: 28-32 units