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.

Pathway Code: DIET

General Education Requirements (48 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective 1 - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective 2 - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

The following courses are required:

PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s) or
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s)
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s)

Science and Math (20 hours)**

BIO4125 - General Biology I 5 hour(s) or
BIO4111 - Principles of Biology 5 hour(s)
CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology 5 hour(s)

Health & Physical Education (1 hour)

Complete one course from Health & Physical Education Elective(s) .

Health & Physical Education Elective 1 hour(s) __________________________

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (14 hours)

HER5220 - Principles of Nutrition 3 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics 3 hour(s)
ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I 3 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)

Total Hours 62

**Recommend checking 4-year institution requirement.

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.