Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

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Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
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Biology: Pre-Nursing	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Biology	60 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Biotechnology	10 - 11 units

Career Opportunities

Careers opportunities in health clubs, hospital and clinics, public and private schools, government organizations, health and welfare agencies, health and welfare promotion organizations, businesses, industry, research facilities, and teaching, are available to graduates in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Explain the principles of nutrition and their effect on health.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of health behaviors on nutritional and health status.
Assess the impact of age, culture and gender on diet and nutrition.
Describe food preparation, preservation, serving, and storage techniques that prevent food poisoning.
Design meal plans based on current nutritional guidelines.
Interpret current nutrition research.

Recommended high school preparation

One year of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, four years of Mathematics, English

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

Career opportunities for those who major in the Biological Sciences and obtain a Bachelor’s or advanced degree include a variety of interesting occupations related mainly to biology, agriculture or medicine. Biological professions include anatomist, aquatic biologist, bacteriologist, biologist, biotechnologist, botanist, cytogeneticist, cytologist, ecologist, embryologist, entomologist, geneticist, herpetologist, ichthyologist, mammalogist, marine biologist, microbiologist, molecular biologist, morphologist, mycologist, ornithologist, paleobotanist, paleozoologist, parasitologist, pathologist, pharmacologist, photobiologist, phycologist, physiologist, protozoologist, systematist, taxonomist, toxicologist, tropical biologist, virologist, wildlife biologist, and zoologist.

Many biologists are educators as well as scientists. Biologists are also employed as forensic scientists, illustrators, museum specialists, naturalists, photographers, and science writers/editors. Agricultural professions include agricultural biologist, agrigeneticist, animal scientist, apiculturist, farmer/farm manager, field crop manager, fish and game warden, food technologist, foresters/forestry technicians, horticulturist, plant and animal breeder, plant and animal physiologist, plant quarantine/ pest control inspector, range scientist, and soil scientist/conservationist.

Medical professions include audiologist, chiropractor, coroner, dentist, exercise physiologist, health care administrator, medical laboratory technologist/technician, medical librarian, nurse, nutritionist, optometrist, pharmacist, physician, podiatrist, public/ environmental health specialist, sanitarian, speech pathologist, and veterinarian. Additional medical careers include specialists in sports medicine, and manual arts, music, occupational, physical, and recreational therapists.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The AS-T major in Nutrition and Dietetics prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Nutrition and Dietetics and similar areas. Completion of this AS-T meets minimum eligibility for transfer to the California State University system.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
BIOL 310	Nutrition	3 units
PSYC C1000	Introduction to Psychology	3 units
CHEM 210	General Chemistry I	5 units
BIOL 240	General Microbiology	4 units

Required Selective Courses: List A: Select 8-10 units from the following courses:		Units
CHEM 220	General Chemistry II	5 units
BIOL 260	Human Physiology	5 units
STAT C1000	Introduction to Statistics	4 units
PSYC 121	Basic Statistical Concepts	3 units

Required Selective Courses: List B: Select 3-4 units from the following courses:		Units
BIOL 250	Human Anatomy	4 units
ECON 100	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 units
SOCI 100	Introduction to Sociology	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 26 - 29

General Education:

Completion of Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum)

Elective courses:

Additional CSU or UC transferable courses needed to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable unit requirement.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.