Nutrition and Dietetics Associate Degree in Science for Transfer | Associate's degree | Health & Well-Being | On Campus | 2 years | Fresno City College | USA

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer is designed for students who plan to transfer to a CSU campus to complete a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics. To earn the Associates in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: the Intersegmental General Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or an area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Upon completion of the Associates in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship of nutrients and lifestyle factors and the associated risk of chronic disease. Students will demonstrate knowledge of physiological processes such as digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of nutrients. Students will recognize and separate scientifically supported information from misinformation. Students will identify ways in which social factors influence food related choices, practices, and beliefs.