Associate in Science for Transfer - Nutrition and Dietetics

Upon completion of the AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics, students will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Nutrition and Dietetics or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). 1. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon Completion of this program, students will be able to evaluate nutrition-related scientific concepts and methods; appraise and correlate food composition to nutrition and health; and examine the functions and impact of nutrients in physiological processes of disease and health.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
BIOL 112	Microbiology	5
CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
NUTR 125	Elements of Nutrition	3
PSYC C1000/C1000H	Introduction to Psychology	3
LIST A - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
BIOL 121	Introduction to Physiology	5
CHEM 102	General Chemistry B	5
CHEM 105	Organic Chemistry A	5
STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H	Introduction to Statistics	4-5
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
BIOL 122	Introduction to Biology	4
CHEM 120	Fundamentals of College Chemistry (inorganic)	5
CULIN 111	Fundamentals of Professional Cooking I	4
SOC 101/H	Introduction to Sociology	3
ANTHR 102/102H	Cultural Anthropology	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		27-31

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Spring 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.