Nutrition

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Degree Type

Associate in Science for Transfer
Cash

Average Salary

$63,090
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Skills

Learn Principles of
Food and Nutrition Sciences

Welcome To Nutrition

Looking for a dynamic degree?

Are you interested in Nutrition?

Does health science appeal to you?

Are you a natural promoter of a healthy lifestyle?

Check Out Our Nutrition Program!

The Solano Community College Associate in Science transfer degree is designed to meet the general education requirements at California State Universities and prepare students for a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science. The program will prepare individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs. Students will learn how to utilize food for human growth and development in a variety of settings including health care organizations, food service operations, business and industry (product development, marketing, consulting), education and research, health promotion and private practice counseling.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the A.S.-T in Nutrition students will be able to:

1. Explain the principles of nutrition and its effect on health and wellness.
2. Analyze a diet for adequacy, balance, and moderation.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between chemistry, biology and nutrition

Staff Directory

Meet Our Nutrition Faculty

Program Directory

Administration
Name
Title
Email
Ext.
Room
Hudson, Sheila
Dean of Health Sciences
7208
805A
Kaushal, Sheila
Administrative Assistant IV
7150
805D