Program Description

The field of nutrition examines how food and nutrients influence health, growth, and disease prevention. The Nutrition A.S. program at SUNY Westchester Community College integrates nutrition, with liberal arts  and science courses to prepare students for careers in public health, community education, food service, and wellness, as well as for transfer to a bachelor’s program in nutrition or a related field. Students who pursue a bachelor’s degree can become public health nutrition specialists or community health educators in food service and wellness settings. Baccalaureate programs also prepare students for certifications such as the Nutrition/Dietetic Technician, Registered exam, and the Certified Dietary Manager exam, as well as for entry into coordinated master’s programs leading to Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentials.

Note: The program was formerly titled “Foods and Nutrition”.

Program Note

Continued enrollment in the Nutrition (Transfer) program requires the following:

• A grade of C+ or better must be received in the following Nutrition Courses: NUTR 109 , NUTR 110 , NUTR 119  and NUTR 124  
• A grade of C or better must be received in the following Nutrition Courses: NUTR 118 , NUTR 120 , and NUTR 211  
• Students must receive a grade of C or better in all required Science Courses: BIOL 115 , BIOL 121 , BIOL 123 , CHEM 107 , and CHEM 117  
• Students must receive a grade of C or better in all required Math Courses: MATH 131  and MATH 140  
• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 during each semester.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.3 is required for graduation.
• Students will be allowed to repeat any nutrition course only once.
• Students who do not meet the above criteria will receive notice of dismissal from the program.
• Students may appeal the decision in writing through the Curriculum Chair. The appeal process mirrors Steps 2-4 of the Grade Appeal Process found in the Student Handbook.

Required Screening
Students admitted into this program must complete, at their own expense, a successful criminal background check and drug screening prior to beginning clinical courses. Please consult the curriculum chair of your program for additional details regarding the timetable and procedure for completing these requirements.

Program Requirements

64 credits are required for the degree:

• General Education - 34 credits
• Required Degree Courses - 30 credits

General Education Requirements - 34 Credits

• Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 Writing and Research  
• Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 Writing and Literature  
• Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (8 credits): MATH 131 - College Algebra  and MATH 140 - Statistics  
• Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (8 credits):  BIOL 115 - General Biology 1 - Lecture & Lab  and BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 - Lecture & Lab  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): NUTR 110 - Nutrition Equity and Social Justice  
• Social Sciences (3 credits): SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology  
• The Arts OR World Languages (3 credits): choose from either category, The Arts  or  World Languages  
• US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3 credits): choose from either category, US History/Civic Engagement  or World History/Global Awareness  

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses . 

Required Degree Courses - 30 credits

• BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 - Lecture & Lab  
• CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Lecture & Lab  
• CHEM 117 - Principles of Organic Chemistry - Lecture & Lab  
• NUTR 109 - Nutrition for Health Care  
• NUTR 118 - Principles of Teaching Health Care  
• NUTR 119 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle  
• NUTR 120 - Foods (and Lab)  
• NUTR 124 - Introduction to Multicultural Cuisine  
• NUTR 211 - Introduction to Nutrition Care  

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

 Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Minimum Total Credits: 64

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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