Nutrition and Dietetics, AS
Program Code: Nutrition and Dietetics-AS
Note: This degree/certificate leads to professional licensure. Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. Please visit our Professional Licensure Programs page for full details on State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.
Program Description
The Associate of Science, Dietetic is a two-year transferable degree with the option for stackable certificate or credential, offering the ability for employment in the field. The curriculum includes an emphasis in the nutritional, biological and physical sciences. All recommended courses partially satisfy the bachelor of science in AS, Nutrition and Dietetics specialization at the University of Nevada, Reno. If the student wishes to seek a credential as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR), the following courses should be added.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CUL 100 | Sanitation/HACCP | 2 |
| NUTR 100 | Introduction to Dietetic Technician Program | 0.5 |
| NUTR 233 | Community and Lifecycle Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 243 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs I | 3 |
| NUTR 244 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs II | 3 |
| NUTR 291 | Nutrition Internship-Food Service | 3 |
| NUTR 292 | Nutrition Internship-Community | 3 |
| NUTR 293 | Nutrition Internship-Clinical | 3 |
Accreditation information can be found on the Dietetic Technician Program website .
Recommended Course Sequence
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I (or higher) | 3 |
| NUTR 220 | Food Service Systems Management | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| NUTR 221 | Quantity Food Purchasing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Humanities 4 | 3 | |
| NUTR 223 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4 | 3 | |
| NUTR 253 | Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | [6] | |
Required: | ||
| CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 8 |
| Social Science | [3] | |
Required: | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care | ||
| Science 3 | [6] | |
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 |
| NUTR 220 | Food Service Systems Management | 3 |
| NUTR 221 | Quantity Food Purchasing | 3 |
| NUTR 223 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 253 | Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
PSLO1: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of nutrition, science, and math that comprise the integral foundation applicable to a four-year degree.
PSLO2: Synthesize and apply nutrition principles in a variety of settings.
PSLO3: Demonstrate academic and practical knowledge of standards appropriate to dietetic practice.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
