Pre-Nutrition/Dietetics, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Pre-Nutrition

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

SCI.NTR.AS (U230A30)

Total Program Credits: 60

Students interested in being a nutritionist or dietician must complete a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics within a CADE-accredited supervised practice program and must successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) examination. Students can take this associate degree and then transfer to a university to complete their degree in dietetics or nutrition.

Students should note that four-year colleges and universities vary in specific course and transfer requirements. Therefore, it is important that in selecting Triton courses, students should consult a Triton counselor, as well as the catalog and/or admissions advisor at the senior institution to which transfer is intended.

(Fall 2021)

Program Learning Outcomes

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

HTH 120 Nutrition Science

Core Course

3

MAT 124 Finite Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

HTH 120 may be used as a Program Elective.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Note: BIS 240◊ and CHM 141 may be used as Program Electives.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 241 # Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Core Course

4

HTH 281 First Aid CPR AED

Core Course

1

 
HTH 202 Culture and Food

Core Course

3

OR
PSY 207 # Health Psychology

Core Course

3

 
Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Note: BIS 241◊, HTH 281◊, HTH 202 and PSY 207 may be used as Program Electives.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Semester Five: Summer (optional):

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

Core Course

4

 
CHM 132 # Elementary Organic Chemistry

Core Course

5

OR
CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

Core Course

5

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer school. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC/AES)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)

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6/6/2024 4:22:12 PM