# Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (Associate in Science Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Nutrition

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/nutrition/

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower-division requirements for nutrition and dietetics majors, an emphasis or option within a nutrition or dietetics major, or a major considered similar to a nutrition and dietetics major at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. The degree prepares students for a career in nutrition and dietetics and to function in a variety of nutrition, public health, and clinical settings.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a nutrition or dietetics major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to relate and apply the key theories and concepts of nutrition to advanced academic study.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses:** | |  |
| BIO 230 | Introduction to Microbiology * | 5 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors * | 5 |
| NUTR 100 | Nutrition Today | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) |  |
| **List A: Select two courses.** | | 8-10 |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics * |  |
| or BUS 204 | Business Statistics |  |
| or PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science |  |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) |  |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology |  |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) |  |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) |  |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II: For Science Majors * |  |
| **List B (choose one course):** | | 3 |
| NUTR 108 | Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition * |  |
| NUTR 120 | Principles of Food Science with Lab |  |
| **Total Units** | | **27-29** |

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also general education courses.

**NOTE**: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.