Nutrition & Food Science Emphasis, A.S.

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Megan Murphy • (901) 333-5055

This degree allows students to complete requirements for the first two years of a traditional 4-year didactic program in dietetics at traditional 4 year universities in Tennessee. It is a Tennessee Transfer pathway degree. Four-year programs in dietetics do have small differences among the various Tennessee universities, so there may be some additional requirements when transferring to a particular Tennessee dietetic program. Students should check with their advisor for details.

First Semester: 16 Credits

Second Semester: 16 Credits

ENGL 1020 English Composition II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication
History 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen.Ed.)¹
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.)¹

Third Semester: 17 Credits

Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)²
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.)1
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology

Fourth Semester: 13-14 Credits

BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
History 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.)¹
Elective 3-4 Credit Hour(s)
Elective 3 Credit Hour(s)

Total Program Credits: 62-63

¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection

²Choose ENGL 2110 , ENGL 2120 , ENGL 2310 , ENGL 2320 , or ENGL 2055

Note:

Recommended electives: ACCT 1010 Principles of Accounting I, BIOL 1230 Microbiology