Associate in Science for Transfer - Nutrition and Dietetics

The AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Nutrition and Dietetics or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon Completion of this program, students will be able to evaluate nutrition-related scientific concepts and methods. Appraise and correlate food composition to nutrition and health. Examine the functions and impact of nutrients in physiological processes of disease and health.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
CHEM 110 or CHEM 120 or equivalent and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122	BIOL 112	Microbiology	5
All three of the following must be satisfied: 1. ENGL 100 or ESL 151 2. One of the following: MATH 90, 90+, 90EF high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better 3. One of the following: CHEM 110 or 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.	CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
	NUTR 125	Elements of Nutrition	3
	PSYC C1000 or PSYCH C1000H	Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology	3 or 3
	List A - Select two courses from the following
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
BIOL 120 and one of the following CHEM 110 or 120	BIOL 121	Introduction to Physiology	5
CHEM 101	CHEM 102	General Chemistry B	5
CHEM 102	CHEM 105	Organic Chemistry A	5
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 90	STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Honors	4 or 5 or 4
	List B - Select one course from the following
CHEM 101	BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
One year of High School algebra, or MATH 90, or MATH 90+	CHEM 120	Fundamentals of College Chemistry (inorganic)	5
	CULIN 111	Fundamentals of Professional Cooking I	4
	SOC 101 or SOC 101H	Introduction to Sociology Honors Introduction to Sociology	3 or 3
	ANTHR 102 or ANTHR 102H	Cultural Anthropology Honors Cultural Anthropology	3 or 3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		27-31

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.