Nutrition and Dietetics
A.S. Degree for Transfer Nutrition and Food · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar major. Completion of the degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar major. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Dietetics, AS-T: Complete all of the following | 27-30 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can select an honors course or a non-honors course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| Major requirements | 16 | |
| BIOL 229 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| Select CHEM200A or CHEM 200AH. Credit will be awarded for only one. | ||
| CHEM 200A | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| CHEM 200AH | Honors General Chemistry A | 5 |
| NUTR 115 | Nutrition | 3 |
| Select PSYCC1000 or PSYCC1000H. Credit will be awarded for only one. | ||
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List A) | 8-10 | |
| BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 200B | General Chemistry B | 5 |
| CHEM 280A | Organic Chemistry A | 5 |
| STATC1000 or STATC1000E or STATC1000H are considered the same course and credit will be awarded for only one. | ||
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Select one (1) course from the following (List B) | 3-4 | |
| An additional course from List A (4-5 units) not used to fulfill List A requirement. | ||
| NUTR 120 | Food and Culture | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Effectively demonstrate knowledge of nutrition science including an analysis of information sources, and an examination of the scientific method in relation to current nutrition research.
- Analyze and explain the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and health outcomes, within the framework of cultural and social influences.