Pre-Nutrition Transfer Degree, AS

Program code: LASC-AS-NTR

Locations: Gateway, Housatonic

Program Description

This program is designed for students who seek to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Upon completion of the associate pre-nutrition degree, students have the opportunity to apply for transfer to a 4- year university to complete the degree for Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate ability to think critically and creatively.
  2. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
  3. Demonstrate ability to understand basic scientific principles.
  4. Demonstrate ability to understand, evaluate and apply nutrition principles.

This program directly articulates with the University of Maine.

Students intending to transfer are advised to inquire whether your intended college or university will accept hybrid or online science labs for transfer.

Degree Requirements

General Education Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 1200Statistics I (or higher)3
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course3-4
BIO 1011Introduction to Nutrition3
ANTH 1001Introduction to Anthropology3
COMM 1301Public Speaking3
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Program Courses
MATH 1600College Algebra3
CHEM 1210General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1220General Chemistry II4
CHEM 2310Organic Chemistry I4
BIO 1210General Biology I4
BIO 2111Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIO 2112Anatomy and Physiology II4
BIO 2350Microbiology4
Two 2000-level Language and Culture Courses 16
ENG 1020Composition II and Literature3
Choose one of the following: 23
PSY 1011
General Psychology I
SOC 1001
Principles of Sociology
Total Credits64-65
1

Note: Students who test out of language courses are still required to take two 2000-level courses as recommended by an advisor.

2

Students planning on transferring to a 4-year school should consult with their transfer school on the course to take in this category.