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Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics (Associate of Science)

Students completing the following core curriculum and the AS general studies requirements will be awarded an AS degree in Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics. This degree will prepare the student for admission to Nutrition and Dietetics at Loma Linda University and may also apply to other professional programs. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or more is required before entering BS professional training.

Recommended Courses:

HLTH 110Wellness for Living

3
HLTH 205Survey of Health

2
HLTH 331Consumer Health

3

Core Requirements:

BIOL 121Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIOL 122Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIOL 123Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIOL 222Microbiology

5
CHEM 141General Chemistry

3
CHEM 142General Chemistry

3
CHEM 143General Chemistry

3
CHEM 144General Chemistry Laboratory

1
CHEM 145General Chemistry Laboratory

1
CHEM 146General Chemistry Laboratory

1
ENGL 121College Writing I

3
ENGL 122College Writing II

3
ENGL 223Research Writing

3
HLTH 220Human Nutrition

4
MATH 121Precalculus I

4
and
MATH 122Precalculus II

4
or
MATH 171Calculus I

4
NRSG 234Medical Terminology

2
PEAC Physical Education Activity Courses

2
PSYC 130General Psychology

4
SOCI 204General Sociology

4
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4
Social Science Elective

4
*Social Science Electives can include classes in the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

General Studies Requirements

Humanities (Must be from 3 areas, may include foreign language)

12
Total Credit Hours:96

Religion courses: All courses taken at Loma Linda University.

Please note that C minus (C-) grades are not transferable for credit.