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Nutrition and Foods A.S. Degree - Local GE

CRC Department of Nutrition and Foods offers an Associate’s degree program that is challenging, accessible, and rewarding. The program provides opportunities to master the knowledge and skills required for transfer to a didactic program in dietetics or a four-year degree in nutrition and foods.

Total Units:
61-62

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
NUTRI 300
Nutrition
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CAM 306
Culinary Sanitation & Safety
2
F, S
NUTRI 310
Cultural Foods of the World
3
Advisory: LIBR 318
F(O), S(O) only online
Local Area 1a-English Composition
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 2-Math & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2

Semester 2

17-18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
NUTRI 350
Community Nutrition
3
NUTRI 300; Advisory: NUTRI 340
S(O) only online
PSYC C1000
General Principles
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000H, or ESLW 340; and LIBR 318
F, S, Su
CHEM 305
Introduction to Chemistry or
5
Elementary Algebra or higher with a C or better or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics.
F, S, Su
CHEM 400
General Chemistry I
5
Intermediate Algebra or higher or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics AND CHEM 300 or CHEM 305 or CHEM 309, OR one year of high school chemistry with lab
F, S, Su
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
NUTRI 370
Food Service Management
3
F
NUTRI 322
Nutrition Issues Throughout Life
3
F
BIOL 308
Contemporary Biology
3
Advisory: ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, OR ESL 325; OR eligibility for ENGRD 310 AND ENGWR 101.
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
BIOL 309
Contemporary Biology Laboratory
1
Co-Req: BIOL 308; BIOL 308 may be taken during a previous semester.Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or completion of ESL 130.
F, S, Su
Local Area 1b-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Local Area 3-Art and Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L3

Semester 4

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
NUTRI 331
Plant-Based Food Principles and Preparation
3
S
NUTRI 340
Nutrition and Metabolism
3
NUTRI 300; Advisory: LIBR 318, BIOL 102, BIOL 308 & 309, CHEM 307
S
BIOL 430
Anatomy and Physiology
5
CHEM 305, 309, or 400
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
Local Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L4

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of the disease. Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards. With a minimum of a BS degree, can assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine patients\' or clients\' nutritional needs and diet restrictions. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Correctional Food Service Supervisor, Dietary Manager, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Outpatient Dietitian, Pediatric Clinical Dietician, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

730

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

16% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$79,340/yr 

Related Certificates:

NUTRI 300, 310, 322, 350, and CAM 301 are required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Community Nutrition.

NUTRI 303 and 331, and HORT 313 are required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Plant-Based Nutrition & Sustainable Agriculture.

Transfer Notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

Honors Option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 17, 2025

Counselor Contact:  Teresa Aldredge or Alex Kagan | Faculty Contact: Serena Fuller

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