Nutrition Education, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_NCNE
Control Number: 08668
Financial Aid Eligible
Students who graduate from this program are prepared for employment in nutrition programs and industries in Southern California, encompassing weight control clinics, health and fitness organizations, community nutrition agencies, and manufacturers of nutrition related products.
Complete the Nutrition Education Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition Education Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science | 1 |
| or NC A100 | Careers in Dietetics/FDSCI | |
| FN A125 | Plant-based Nutrition | 1 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A180 | Principles of Foods | 3 |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Cultural Foods | 2 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 28.5 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 28.5 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FN A100 or NC A100 |
Careers in Dietetics and Food Science or Careers in Dietetics/FDSCI |
1 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FN A125 | Plant-based Nutrition | 1 |
| FN A180 | Principles of Foods | 3 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 3-4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Cultural Foods | 2 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14.5-15.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 13.5 | |
| Units | 16.5 | |
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
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Highly recommended for Allied Health programs, some state licenses will require Algebra 2 or higher-level math to be completed at the college level. If MATH 100+ level or above (any math, except MATH A220) is taken, then it also meets OCC AS GE AREA A2.
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OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units.
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS