Nutrition and Dietetics, A.S.-T
An A.S.-T in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Nutrition and Dietetics or similar major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer provide students with an ability to solve qualitative and quantitative problems and think critically in regards to major concepts in nutrition and human health. Popular topics include energy metabolism, obesity, micronutrient metabolism and utilization, principles of food science, and disease prevention. The program provides a broad foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, providing scientific basis for analyzing nutrition concepts, preparing students for a career in the nutrition field.
AS.NUTR.OPTBAST or AS.NUTR.OPTCAST
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| HIST-112 or PS-101 | U.S. History Since 1865 or Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| NUTR-124 | Principles of Foods with Lab | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 66 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| or NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | |
| LIST A: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following not used above: | 3-5 | |
| Human Biology | ||
| Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | ||
or BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | |
| General Biology I | ||
or BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | |
| General Biology II | ||
or BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II | |
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Principles of Foods with Lab | ||
| Basic Physics: Energy and Motion | ||
| Total Units | 26-30 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 26-30 | |
| MSJC General Education Option B or C | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 10-15 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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