Curriculum

What subjects are studied in this program?
Along with the nutrition courses, you are also required to take the general education courses in order to obtain an associate degree (for ). The prerequisite courses emphasize the science to provide a foundation to apply nutrition. Chemistry, anatomy, biology, and psychology are also required. These courses are helpful in understanding food (science), nutrition, nutrition therapy, and literature reviews of scientific articles. In addition, there are courses on food preparation, food service, nutrition during the lifecycle, nutrition therapy, advanced nutrition, and the supervised practice.

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Suggested Sequence of Courses and Offerings-Degree Program
Nutrition and Dietetics with the minimum requirements for an Associate of Science Degree

Fall 1

Spring 2

Summer 2

CHEM 305 Intro to Chem I*	5 units
NUTRI 300 Nutrition	3 units
NUTRI 330 Food Theory & Prep*	4 units
BIOL 102 Ant. & Phys*	4 units
G.E.-Am Institutions**	3 units
	18 units

NUTRI 310 Cult Food	3 units
BIOL 310 Gen Bio	4 units
G.E.- Eng Composition**	3 units (minimum)
G.E. - P.E./Living skills**	1 unit
Math (basic math or higher)**	3 units (minimum)
	14 units

Or G.E.

Fall 2

Spring 3

Summer 3

PSYC 300 Intro Psy	3 units
NUTRI 350 Comm Nutri	3 units
NUTRI 351 Comm Nutri Practicum*	3 units
NUTRI 340 Adv Nutri	3 units
NUTRI 322 Nutr Issues Throughout Life	3 units
G.E. – Languages & Rationality: Comm & Analytical Thinking**	3 units
	18 units

NUTRI 360 Med Nutri Therapy	2 units
NUTRI 361 Med Nutri Therapy Practicum*	4 units
NUTRI 370 Culinary Mgt	2 units
NUTRI 380 Clinical Exp- Food Service*	4 units
NUTRI 356 Prep for Career in Dietetics	1 units
G.E. – Humanities**	3 units
	16 units

Or G.E.

*Includes lab or practicum.
**G.E. = General Education courses or its equivalent
A total of 486 supervised hours
The G.E. (general education courses), CHEM, BIOL, Math and/or PSYC courses can be taken in the summer to lighten the load during the regular school year.

Suggested Sequence of Courses and Offerings-Certificate Program-Nutrition and Dietetics

Fall 1

Spring 2

Summer 3

NUTRI 350 (recommended)	3 units
NUTRI 351 Comm Nutri Pract*	3 units
Total Units	3 (6)

NUTRI 360 (recommended)	2 units
NUTRI 361 MNT pract.*	4 units
NUTRI 370 (recommended)	2 units
NUTRI 380 Clin Exp FS*	4 units
NUTRI 356 Prep for Career in Dietetics	1 units
Total Units	9 (13)

*Practicum or supervised experience hours = 486 hours

Read the CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF THE DTP COURSES