Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer
AS-T Degree Biology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer - AS-T
Description
The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree is designed for students training in the field of health and wellness based on nutrition and fitness as a lifestyle.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Design a meal plan based on the food guide pyramid including divisions, recommended serving and serving sizes.
- Explain the processes of food buying, menu planning, nutritional analysis, and other food financial related areas.
- Identify and describe the effect of nutrition on health and body mass.
- Operate effectively as part of the health care team.
- Utilize behavior modification techniques to improve their nutritional wellness.
- Demonstrate academic skills such as verbal and written communication, critical thinking, adaptability, holistic analysis and respect for diversity to best prepare them to participate in all domains of society: civically, economically, and politically.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 16 | |
| BIOL 23 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 23L | General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 24A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| NF 15 | Nutrition I: Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| List A - Any two courses: | 8-9 | |
| BIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 22 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 75A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| SCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| List B: | 3 | |
| CUL 17 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| Total | 27-28 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: S242
Program Control Number: 35762
TOP Code: 1306.00*
CIP Code: 19.0501