Nutritional Sciences AS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Program Description

You’ll find your study of nutrition to be a scientific answer to a practical question: You are what you eat, is this really true?

Nutritional sciences live at the intersection of biology and chemistry. As a nutritional science student, you’ll learn how the substances we put into our bodies can be both beneficial and/or harmful. The Nutritional Sciences program prepares students to work in a wide range of settings and assume an array of challenging responsibilities in healthcare and wellness.

The Nutritional Sciences program prepares students planning to continue their education in the field of dietetics and obtain their registered dietician credential. Employment in the field of dietetics includes opportunities in medical healthcare, nutrition or food science research, health education, and private or public practice.

For More Information Contact: School of Science and Mathematics
Metro Campus: (918) 595-7334 ♦ Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7542
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7742 ♦ West Campus: (918) 595-8193

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe the role nutrition plays in health and/or disease.
Communicate scientific information.
Identify components of a healthy lifestyle leading to optimal health or chronic disease prevention.
Explain the relationship between microorganisms and human illness.

Careers

Search careers in this field at Focus 2 Career or schedule an appointment with TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.

Degree Requirements

The Nutritional Sciences degree is designed to provide the student the opportunity to tailor a degree to the student’s area of interest while meeting the degree requirements listed below. A semester-by-semester course plan of study for each transfer institution is available through a degree map. View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on how this degree transfers to other colleges and universities on the Degree Map: Nutritional Sciences A.S.,

Degree Map: Nutritional Sciences A.S., NSU Transfer

Degree Map: Nutritional Sciences A.S., Community Nutrition Concentration - OSU Transfer

Degree Map: Nutritional Sciences A.S., OU Transfer

Degree Map: Nutritional Sciences A.S., UCO Transfer

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 24

(The remaining General Education Requirements are met through the Specialized Course Requirements.)

Communication 6 hours

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 36

Work closely with your academic advisor to select courses that will transfer to the university you plan to attend.

Science 21 hours

Controlled Electives 4-6 hours

Select at least two courses from the following:

Recommended Electives 9-11 hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Transfer admission requirement: 2.5 GPA.

Search form