Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in Nutrition Science. 色中色 in this program will study how nutrients and food components influence growth, metabolism, health, disease and includes human behavior as it relates to ...
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This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in Nutrition Science. 色中色 in this program will study how nutrients and food components influence growth, metabolism, health, disease and includes human behavior as it relates to food choices.
This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in traditional health settings such as hospitals, private medical offices, and public health agencies, as well as integrative health and wellness organizations and companies. It can also prepare graduates to transfer at the junior level into a food science, nutrition science, or related program at a four-year college or university.
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This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in Nutrition Science. 色中色 in this program will study how nutrients and food components influence growth, metabolism, health, disease and includes human behavior as it relates to food choices.
This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in traditional health settings such as hospitals, private medical offices, and public health agencies, as well as integrative health and wellness organizations and companies. It can also prepare graduates to transfer at the junior level into a food science, nutrition science, or related program at a four-year college or university.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Full time : 6
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Step 1: Apply and register
at 色中色 anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
and go to the
academic calendar for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor
to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter.
Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer preparation
if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time.
The guide assumes a fall quarter start and college placement, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Classes are offered in
various formats such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter.
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in to discuss your academic goals and to create a short-term educational plan
Drop by the to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
This pathway assumes placement into ENGL&101. Speak to an advisor if you place into a different English course.
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Course ID 0832455 Units
MATH&146
Introduction to Statistics
5 units
MATH&146 5 units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences.
Course ID 0839835 Units
STEM118
Sci, Equity, Social Justice
2 units
STEM118 2 units
STEM 118:
Science, Equity, and Social Justice
Examines the role of science in, and its application to, issues of equity and social justice through selected topics. Foundational history and a basic grasp of various topics in STEM introduced. These facts will provide a platform from which to launch an analysis of current issues of inequality in the United States (e.g., systemic oppression of peoples based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). .
Course ID 0717422 Units
HDC101
Orientation to College
3 units
HDC101 3 units
HDC 101:
Orientation to College Success
Recommended for new students
Assists new students in their adjustment to community college. Includes goal-setting, self-motivation skills, identifying college resources, personal development and general study hints.
Course ID 0695893 Units
Quarter 2
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities
Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM&121) is intended for nonscience and allied health majors. Completion of CHEM& 121, and either CHEM& 131 or CHEM& 122, fulfills the chemistry requirement for many health science majors (e.g. nursing, dental hygiene, etc). This lab science course covers the fundamentals of chemistry, including: measurements, atomic structure, types of reactions, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and acid base chemistry. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0836985 Units
NUTR&101
Nutrition
5 units
NUTR&101 5 units
NUTR& 101:
Nutrition
Introduction to human nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, and physical and mental functioning across the lifespan. Sources, functions, interrelationships, and human requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins and water will be examined. Topics also include analysis of personal dietary habits, public health issues such as obesity and access to food and food security, and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Course ID 0798995 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose any course from the list.
CHEM& 131:
Intro to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Covers the structure, properties and reactions of various organic compounds, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines. Examines complex compounds found in living systems: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Lab focuses on analysis and separation techniques. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0837015 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose any course from the list.
Create long-term educational plan with your assigned advisor
Research and contact Nutrition Science departments at potential universities
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair
Attend transfer day at prospective university
Write your personal statement for university applications
BIOL&160
General Biology W/ Lab
5 units
BIOL&160 5 units
BIOL& 160:
General Biology With Lab
This course is a one quarter intro to biology. Basic biological concepts will be introduced, with an emphasis on biological molecules, cell structures and processes, genetics, evolution, and a survey of biodiversity.
Course ID 0836675 Units
ENGL&102
Composition II
5 units
ENGL&102 5 units
ENGL& 102:
Composition II
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. 色中色 learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English 102 varies by instructor. 色中色 pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0832465 Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a Course
5 units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose any course from the list.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships
Look for summer internships such as Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs).
Plan to participate in the transfer student events at prospective universities
Apply for FAFSA or WASFA at transfer university
Ask for letters of recommendation (if needed)
BIOL&241
Human A & P 1
5 units
BIOL&241 5 units
BIOL& 241:
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Covers fundamental principles and establishes a basis for advanced study of anatomy and physiology and clinically related subjects in the paramedical fields. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0836725 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose any course from the list.
Fundamentals of microbiology. Topics include bacterial cell biology, growth and growth control, metabolism, genetics, identification, viruses, human innate and adaptive immune systems, host-bacteria interactions, immunization, infectious disease epidemiology, and antibacterial drugs. Includes lab. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0836745 Units
BIOL&242
Human A & P 2
5 units
BIOL&242 5 units
BIOL& 242:
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology presented in lecture and laboratory. Designed to establish a basis for studying clinically related subjects in the paramedical fields. Continuation of BIOL& 241 with Lab. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0836735 Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a Course
5 units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose any course from the list.
A Nutrition Science pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Registered Dietician
Food Analyst
Hospital Administrator
Nutrition Educator
Doctor
Physical Therapist
Physician鈥檚 Assistant
Clinical Nutrition
Corporate Wellness
Food Industry Marketer
Public Health Professional
Food Scientist
A Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit . To discuss additional careers options, speak with faculty once you begin classes or contact the Career Exploration Center. CareerServicesCenter@seattlecolleges.edu or 206.934.4383
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include:
A Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Dietetics, Physiology and Metabolism, Toxicology, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
A degree at one of the 色中色. BAS degrees are typically terminal degrees. See an Advisor for more information.
色中色 has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Nutrition Science graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine found at to find Nutrition Science programs in Washington state or around the country.
Additional Information
Learn more about the
Transfer process,
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including transferring
to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and Colleges.
