Nutrition Education
Certificate of Achievement Nutrition and Dietetics · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who graduate from this program are prepared for employment in one of the fastest growing and most prolific industries in Southern California, encompassing weight control clinics, health and exercise spas and gymnasiums, community agencies concerned with nutrition education, and manufacturers and distributors of nutrition-related products.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition Education Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science | 1 |
| FN A125 | Plant-based Nutrition | 1 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A180 | Principles of Foods | 3 |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Food and Culture | 3 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 29.5 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety |
| FN A170 | Nutrition |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition |
| FN A180 | Principles of Foods |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FN A125 |
| NC A180 |
| BIOL A221 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FN A171 |
| FN A185 |
| NC A280 |
| NC A281 |