The Associate in Science Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (AS-T Nutrition and Dietetics) provides preparation for students interested in careers in nutrition and dietetics. Some of the career opportunities for those who study nutrition and dietetics include Registered Dietitian (RD), Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), clinical dietitian, sports nutritionist, public health nutritionist, food safety auditor, oncology nutritionist, nutritional therapist, personal nutritionist, eating disorder nutritionist, nutritional therapist, and veterinary nutritionist.

The AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics degree, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 26 semester units in the Nutrition and Dietetics major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Identify ways in which social factors influence food related choices, practices, and beliefs.
• Apply the science of nutrition to identify and analyze the role of nutrients in optimal health and well-being.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the relationship of nutrients and lifestyle factors and the associated risk of degenerative diseases.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiological processes such as digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of nutrients.
• Recognize and separate scientifically supported information from misinformation, and identify ways in which social factors influence food related choices, practices and beliefs.