Nutrition Education
Associate in Science Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who graduate from this program are prepared for employment in nutrition programs and industries in Southern California, encompassing weight control clinics, health and fitness organizations, community nutrition agencies, and manufacturers of nutrition related products.
Complete the Nutrition Education Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition Education Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science | 1 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A125 | Plant-based Nutrition | 1 |
| FN A180 | Principles of Foods | 3 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Food and Culture | 3 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 29.5 | |
| General Education Breadth for OCC AS Degree: 21 | 18 | |
| Electives to satisfy 60-unit Degree requirement. | 12.5 | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 | |
- 3 units double counted toward major units and GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition |
| FN A170 | Nutrition |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| BIOL A221 |
| FN A125 |
| FN A180 |
| NC A180 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FN A171 |
| FN A185 |
| NC A280 |
| NC A281 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 5.
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS