Nutrition and Dietetics
Associate in Science for Transfer Family and Consumer Studies · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Science degree for Transfer (AS-T) in Nutrition and Dietetics meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. This degree prepares students to transfer to Nutrition and Dietetics four-year programs, and provides students opportunities to become dietitians, nutrition counselors, nutrition educators, and sports nutritionists. Nutrition is critical to medicine, health, and physical fitness: professions with rapid growth and demand.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Assess the role of nutrients in the body, proper dietetic nutrient levels, and the effects of deficiencies upon the body.
- Examine and compare various food preparation methods, ingredient functions and interactions to retain maximum nutritional value and aesthetic appeal for foods in all food groups.
- Appraise scientific principles, basic terminology and techniques of food preparation.
Requirements
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 16 | |
| BIOL 074 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 001A | General Chemistry | 5 |
| FCS 019 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| List A: Complete Two Courses | 8-10 | |
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| orBIOL 072 | Human Physiology | |
| CHEM 001B | General Chemistry | 5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| List B: Complete One Course. Cannot use STAT C1000 if already used for List A. | 3-4 | |
| CHEM 015 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 032A | Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 032B | Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| FCS 018 | Principles of Foods With Lab | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Total Units | 27-30 | |
AS-T Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 27-30 | |
| Cal-GETC Requirements | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60) | 6-12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |