Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer
Associate in Science Degree Nutrition · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| List A: Select two courses. | 8-10 | |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics * | |
| orBUS 204 | Business Statistics | |
| orPSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| orSOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) | |
| orSTAT 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.