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Nutrition A.S. Degree - UC Path - Cal-GETC GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2026-27
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
STAT C1000 * / C1000H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
Maj
CHEM 400 +
General Chemistry I
5
Cal-GETC Area 5A/Cal-GETC Area 5C
Elec
INDIS 313 ** / HCD 310
Elective
3

*If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 combo course.


+Prerequisite for CHEM 400: CHEM 300 with a grade of "C" or better completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 or placement through the assessment process (ACS California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam) completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 AND Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better


**First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.

Semester 2

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
ENGL C1000 * / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
Maj
CHEM 401 +
General Chemistry II
5
ME
NUTRI 300 / 480 H
Nutrition
3

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


+Prerequisite for CHEM 401: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better

Second Year

Semester 3

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Critical Thinking & Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
*Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
Maj
BIOL 402 +
Cell and Molecular Biology
5
Cal-GETC Area 5B

*Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.


+Prerequisite for BIOL 402: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better

Semster 4

17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
CHEM 420 +
Organic Chemistry I
5
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

+Prerequisite for CHEM 420: CHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Published May 25, 2026

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