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Nutrition Education Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
16-22

First Year

Semester 1

6-8 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
NUTRI 300
Nutrition
3
F, S
CHEM 400
General Chemistry I or
5
CHEM 300, CHEM 305 or CHEM 310 AND MATH 120
F, S
NUTRI 302
Nutrition for Physical Performance or
3
F, S
NUTRI 310
Cultural Foods of the World or
3
F, S
NUTRI 322
Nutrition Issues Throughout Life or
3
F, S
PSYC 300
General Principles
3
F, S

Semester 2

10-14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
NUTRI 340
Nutrition and Metabolism or
3
BIOL 300 OR CHEM 305 OR NUTRI 300
F, S
NUTRI 330
Food Theory and Preparation
4
F, S
NUTRI 302
Nutrition for Physical Performance or
3
F, S
NUTRI 310
Cultural Foods of the World or
3
F, S
NUTRI 322
Nutrition Issues Throughout Life or
3
F, S
PSYC 300
General Principles or
3
F, S
CHEM 400
General Chemistry I
5
CHEM 300, CHEM 305 or CHEM 310 AND MATH 120
BIOL 400
Principles of Biology or
5
CHEM 400
F, S
BIOL 430
Anatomy and Physiology or
5
CHEM 305
F, S
BIOL 431
Anatomy and Physiology or
5
BIOL 430
F, S
BIOL 310
General Biology
4
F, S

Notes

  • The Nutrition Education certificate program focuses on the concepts of food literacy and health and wellness. It is designed for students interested in the nutrients in food along with their actions within the body, issues of nutrition status across the lifespan, and the impact of food choices on one’s health, the environment, and the economy. Students can choose the direction of their studies by selecting course(s) that include the following areas: food preparation, performance nutrition, nutrition and aging, lifespan nutrition, or early childhood education. 
  • After completing the classes for this certificate, students may apply credits toward the Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (AS-T). 

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: 2026-2027

Published April 18, 2026

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