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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 A221Anatomy-Physiology4
FBM A102Sanitation and Safety2
FN A100Careers in Dietetics and Food Science1
or NC A100 Careers in Dietetics/FDSCI
FN A125Plant-based Nutrition1
FN A144Life Cycle Nutrition3
FN A180Principles of Foods3
FN A170Nutrition3
FN A171Applied Nutrition1.5
FN A185Cultural Foods2
NC A180Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy3
NC A280Intermediate Nutrition Care2
NC A281Supervised Practice 13
Total Units28.5
Nutrition Education Suggested Electives: 
CDE A180 Child, Growth and Development
FN A136 Nutrition, Fitness and Performance
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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
FN 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
 Units12
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
 Units14
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
 
 Units3-4
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
 Units14.5-15.5
Semester 2
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 13.5
 Units16.5
 Total Units60-62
1

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.

2

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.

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS