Science: Dietetics and Nutrition Specialization, A.S.

Associate of Science
880-07

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Health Promotion or allied health programs of study.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Students should check with the transferring institution for required GPA admission requirements.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not place into college-level English on the placement test will be required to take developmental courses prior to enrollment in this program.

Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the placement test in the following mathematical units will be required to complete developmental courses: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8  and MTE 9 .

It is strongly recommended that developmental education requirements be completed as soon as possible.

While a course may satisfy a requirement for a Virginia Western program, it may not fulfill a requirement at a four-year institution. Students who intend to transfer should verify specific program requirements with their four-year institution.