Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics
The Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition and Dieteticsprepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree inNutrition and Dietetics with the lower division course workrequired to transfer into the CSU system. Students completingthe Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition and Dieteticswill be prepared to transfer to a CSU as juniors and pursuea baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Studentstransferring to a non-CSU campus should consult the catalog anddetermine the specific requirements of the campus to which theyare applying. The study of Nutrition provides a broad foundation in a practicaland personally applicable exposure to a variety of scientificareas of nutrition, such as Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy,Physiology and Biology. Students in the program learn howthe scientific method and process contributes to nutritionalrequirements and how nutrients function from a cellular to amore practical level and then apply this knowledge to theirown health. This program will help the student understand therelationship of nutrition and disease prevention throughout the lifecycle.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Evaluate scientific concepts of nutrition related to thefunctioning of the nutrients in the basic life process andapply these concepts to determine the effects of nutrientson the human body.
- Outline the process by which the human body ingests,digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes foodsubstances.
- List and describe the basic chemical structures of the sixclasses of nutrients, their action, interaction and balancein relation to health and disease.
Nutrition and Dietetics
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Kinesiology 4 | 3 |
| English C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Biology 1/1H | 4 |
|
Theatre 3 or Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 or Art 6, Art History 6, or Dance 6 |
3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Sociology 1, 2 or 10 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Statistic C1000 or Psychology/Sociology 48 | 4 |
| Chemistry 2A | 4 |
| English 1B/1BH | 4 |
| Kinesiology 35 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies 1 or 15 or Political Science 23 | 3 |
| Humanities 4/4H or Philosophy 10/10H | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Biology 50A | 4 |
| Chemistry 1A | 5 |
| Communication C1000/C1000H or 6 or 9/9H | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Political Science C1000 | 3 |
|
*LOTE – One semester of foreign language if not met by HS requirements. |
4-5 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Biology 50B | 4 |
| Biology 55 | 4 |
| Psychology C1000 | 3 |
| Kinesiology Movement based course | 1 |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English C1000 (transfer-level English)
- Complete Stat C1000/Soc 48/Psyc 48(Transfer level Math)
- Complete KIN 4
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
Careers for Nutrition and Dietetics Majors
CAREERS AND MEDIAN SALARIES $38,890-118,830
- Dietitian & Nutritionist
- Dietetic Technician
- Food Science Technician
- Nutrition Therapist
- Life Coach
- Food Safety Auditor
- Health Coach
- Nutrition Educator