Nutrition and Dietetics

About the Program

Program Goal: Transfer

GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC

Program Code: 35132.31AS-T

Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.

Students who transfer to a four-year university and pursue a career in Nutrition and Dietetics have a wide variety of career options including health-care facilities, foodservice operations, nutrition-related business and industries, government agencies, community/public health programs, sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs, research areas and private practice. Many employment settings, particularly those in medical and health-care settings, require a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of nutrition as it relates to optimal health and disease prevention.
2. Critically evaluate nutrition information and differentiate between credible and non-credible sources of information.
3. Use the concepts developed by chemistry and biology to explain how the nutrients and compounds found in foods affect body functions and health.
4. Describe ways in which food can be contaminated and identify preventive measures to reduce sources of contamination.