Nutrition and Dietetic

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics) program provides education in nutrition science and the relationship of the human diet to health and lifestyle-related diseases. This degree enables students to begin their career path in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, and prepares them to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a 4-year degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students can use their 4-year degree to become dietitians, nutrition counselors, nutrition educators, and sports nutritionists. Nutrition is critical to medicine, health, and physical fitness, all of which are professions with rapid growth and demand.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Identify the role of nutrients and healthy food preparations for optimal health and well-being.
2. Apply a high-quality broad-based education in the physical, biological, and social sciences as a stepping stone of knowledge in nutrition science to improve health and serve society.
3. Communicate nutrition concepts in oral and written formats with clarity and accuracy.
4. Analyze nutrition research and its societal impact with a critical thinking and ethical lens.