# Nutrition and Dietetics (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Nutrition & Foods

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36142/34940/35874

Program Code: SAC.NUT.AS

Program Control Number: 04236

The associate degree curriculum in nutrition and dietetics prepares students to transfer into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Opportunities in the field include positions in management in hospitals, schools, hotels, and restaurants; clinical dietetics in acute care hospitals, clinics, and convalescent homes; community nutrition at all levels - international, federal, state, and local; research, product development, and testing; teaching, and promotion of food in the business.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify characteristics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that lead to optimal health and chronic disease prevention.
2.  Demonstrate skills in basic food safety and preparation.
3.  Determine nutrient needs for individuals and groups across the lifespan, in diverse cultures and religions, and for different income levels.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses** | | 16.5-17.5 |
| NUTR 101 | The Food System and Career Opportunities | 1.5 |
| NUTR 115 | Nutrition | 3 |
| or NUTR 115H | Honors Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| BIOL 139 | Health Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 229 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| **List A - Select two courses** | | 8-10.5 |
| CHEM 229 | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| or CHEM 249 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| or BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| or BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| or PSYC 210 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| **List B Select 7-8.5 units or 2 courses from the following, or from any courses from List A not already used:** | | 5-6 |
| NUTR 116 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| or NUTR 120 | Food and Culture | 3 |
| or NUTR 121 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| or NUTR 110 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| **Total** | | **29.5-34** |