Dietetics Transfer Pathway (AS)

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An Associate of Science transfer pathway in Dietetics (science of food and nutrition) will prepare a student to continue to a four-year university to compete a baccalaureate degree in dietetics. Upon completion of the B.S. degree requirements, an accredited dietetic internship, and passing the national credentialing exam, Registered Dietitians (RDs) can work in many settings, including health care facilities such as hospitals and extended care facilities. Dietitians also may be found working in public health settings, such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs, food stamp programs, programs for the elderly, non-commercial and/or commercial foodservice operations, or in private practice counseling.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Dietetics (AS)

Pathway Code: DIET

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

BIO4125 - General Biology I (T►) 5 hour(s)
OR BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

HUMELEC #1 - Humanities Elective #1 3 hour(s)
HUMELEC #2 - Humanities Elective #2 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway. First Year Experience is recommended for new students to Cowley as an elective.

ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics (T►) 3 hour(s)

PATHWAY ELECTIVES (27 hours)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
HER5220 - Principles of Nutrition (T►) 3 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
Anatomy & Physiology Option:
BIO4150 - Human Anatomy & Physiology (T►) 5 hour(s)
OR
BIO4148 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (T►) 4 hour(s)
AND BIO4149 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (T►) 4 hour(s)
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s) (Recommended Elective)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.