Nutrition (Certificate N0453)
Business Division
Certificate N0453
This certificate is designed to give students basic knowledge and skills in nutrition science, food science, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation. The courses prepare students for entry-level employment as nutrition assistants, community nutrition workers, and dietary service workers in clinical, community, long-term care, and institutional foodservice worksites.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 52 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| NF 1 | Introduction to Nutrition as a Career | 2 |
| NF 20 | Principles of Food with Laboratory | 3 |
| NF 25 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| or NF 25H | Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors | |
| NF 28 | Cultural and Ethnic Foods | 3 |
| Choose three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to Food Science Technologies | ||
| Cooking for Health and Wellness | ||
| Vegetarian Cuisine | ||
| Cooking for Athletic and Physical Performance | ||
| Work Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics | ||
| Total Units | 16 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in practical skills, such as using kitchen equipment and appropriate technology properly.
- Be able to use acquired knowledge and skills to evaluate potential transfer and internship sites.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 52 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| NF 25 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| NF 28 | Cultural and Ethnic Foods | 3 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| NF 20 | Principles of Food with Laboratory | 3 |
| NF 1 | Introduction to Nutrition as a Career | 2 |
| or NF 81, NF 82, NF 91 option (3 units) 3 | ||
| Certificate: Nutrition N0453 3 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 5 | |
| Total Units | 13 | |
