Total Units for the Associate in Science Degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0: 60 units
Required Core Courses minimum grade 2.0: 27-28 Units
Required Core: 20 Units
| Course Number | Course Title | Total Units |
| BIOL-20 | BIOL-20 Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM-1A | CHEM-1A General Chemistry I | 5 |
| HLTH-25 | HLTH-25 Understanding Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY-1 | PSY-1 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CHEM-8 | CHEM-8 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| Select 8 Units From the following | ||
| BIOL 21 | BIOL 21 Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-22 | BIOL-22 Human Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-25 & | BIOL-25 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL-26 | BIOL-26 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH-40 | MATH-40 Elementary Statistics | 3 |
Completion of either the CSU General Education or IGETC Option
Remaining Units to total 60 Units may be selected from courses numbered 1-49
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze and evaluate nutritional information, lifestyle, and special needs to make recommendations for an adequate and balanced diet as well as to make recommendations for dietary improvement.
2. Use the scientific method to develop and conduct laboratory experiments utilizing accepted laboratory practices.
3. Identify, describe, and investigate the influence of environmental and culture on the development of individual behavior as it relates to nutrition and dietetics.
4. Display skills and knowledge necessary to continue study at a California State University in preparation for certification and a career as registered dietician.