Associate in Science Degree

Campus contact for this program:
Professor Janet Yarrow, JYarrow@hcc.commnet.edu

This program is designed for students who seek to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Upon completion of the associates pre-nutrition degree, students have the opportunity to apply for transfer to either of the below schools at junior status to complete the bachelors degree in nutrition. 

•  University of Connecticut at Storrs, Department of Nutritional Sciences.
•  University of New Haven, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Outcomes:

• Demonstrate ability to think critically and creatively.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Demonstrate proficiency of computer literacy.
• Demonstration ability to understand basic scientific principles.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, evaluate and apply nutrition principles.