Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics) offers students basic knowledge in microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and nutrition. Students learn about chemicals and nutrients in food and their effects on the human body and the world. The study of Nutrition provides a broad foundation in a practical and personally applicable exposure to a variety of scientific areas of nutrition such as chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and biology. Popular topics include microbial pathogens, environmental contaminants, nutrigenomics, macronutrient balance, energy metabolism, obesity, global issues, biochemistry of exercise, and micronutrient and phytochemical utilization. Students in the program learn how the scientific method and process contributes to nutritional requirements and how nutrients function from a cellular to more practical level, and then apply this knowledge to their own health. The program also helps students understand the role of nutrition in disease prevention throughout the lifecycle and as an impact on society as a whole.
Students with degrees in nutrition and dietetics find employment within a wide range of organizations, such as medical facilities, research labs, government agencies, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and the food industry. This degree is also an excellent preparation for students planning to continue training in medicine, public health and/or other allied health sciences.
The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Nutrition and Dietetics provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. Visit https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ for more information about these degrees.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course.
- Cal-GETC pattern.
- At least 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Major Requirements | ||
Required Core | ||
BMS 128 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
BMS 157 | General Microbiology | 4 |
or BMS 127 | Medical Microbiology | |
CHEM 155 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3-4 |
or PSYC 1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
List A - Complete two courses from the following: | 8-10.3 | |
Human Anatomy | ||
or BMS 108 | Human Physiology | |
General Chemistry II | ||
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSY 150 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or SOC 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
List B - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Financial Accounting | ||
Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
Concepts Of Biology | ||
Plant Biology | ||
Animal Biology | ||
Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
Principles of Biology and Biology Laboratory | ||
Business Law | ||
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Advanced Restaurant and Culinary | ||
Introductory Chemistry | ||
Fundamentals Of General, Organic And Biological Chemistry | ||
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
Intercultural Communication | ||
Mass Media and Society | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
Introduction to Computer Applications | ||
Child Growth and Development/Educators | ||
Microeconomics | ||
Macroeconomics | ||
Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | ||
or ENG 111H | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature, Honors | |
Academic Reading and Writing | ||
or ENGL 1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
Responding to Medical Emergencies | ||
Reporting/Writing I | ||
Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business I | ||
Calculus For Biological Sciences, Social Sciences And Business II | ||
College Algebra | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy | ||
Introduction to Photography | ||
Intermediate Photography and Lighting | ||
General Physics | ||
General Physics | ||
Introductory Physics | ||
Introductory Physics | ||
American Government and Politics | ||
Child Development | ||
Human Development | ||
Introduction To Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
Total Units | 26.00-31.30 |
Students are advised to consult the CSU ADT Major & Campus Search database to determine which bachelor's degree programs offered by the CSU campuses are deemed similar to the AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students are also advised to consult ASSIST (www.assist.org) and to meet with an academic counselor to discuss the best combination of courses to take for their AS-T to ensure they receive the admission benefits associated with it, and to meet the requirements of the transfer institution to which they are intending to transfer.
- Evaluate personal energy and nutrient requirements and food sources using current dietary and nutrition assessment tools.
- Explain the physiological processing of nutrients in relation to energy balance, metabolism and physical activity.
- Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic variables on food safety, food choices, food beliefs, and disease risk.
- Identify dietary and lifestyle modifications for improving health throughout growth, development and aging.
- Evaluate how human populations impact and are impacted by nutrition, food choices, and its relationship to disease.