Associate of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a master's degree at Front Range Community College and transfer to Metropolitan State University-Denver to complete the final three years to earn a M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics. Starting in 2024 students who want to pursue the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) professional credential will be required to have a M.S. degree. This plan requires students to finish three years of undergraduate college coursework with the remaining two years focused on graduate college coursework – A "3+2 Plan". At the successful completion of this program, students are awarded an Associate of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from FRCC. Students may continue this pathway and earn two degrees from MSU Denver – a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. The M.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at MSU Denver can be obtained in 5 years by starting this pathway and continuing on an accelerated track. Nutrition and dietetics offers an exciting career path with a variety of opportunities in healthcare and wellness. Students are encouraged to meet with their FRCC academic advisor and the Health and Wellness Program Lead to ensure you are on the right path and to have your questions answered. FRCC and MSU Denver advising teams will work together to answer your questions and ensure you feel supported on this journey.

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First Semester

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
BIO 1111	General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
PSY 1001	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
HWE 1050	Human Nutrition	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List or Medical Terminology Course	2
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: You must select six (6) credits from Approved Elective List and/or from Medical Terminology courses. Recommended courses are listed in Important Program Notes.

Second Semester

ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
BIO 2101	Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
PSY 2440	Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3	3
BIO 2104	Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
Total Credit Hours:		14

Third Semester

BIO 2102	Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
MAT 1260	Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1	3
GT- AH	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course, LIT 2005 is recommended	3
GT- HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
GT- AH	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course, ART 1111/1112 or MUS 1025/1023 are recommended	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from two different categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).

Fourth Semester

CHE 1011 or CHE 1111	Introduction to Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1011) or General Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111)	5
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
MAT 1340	College Algebra: GT-MA1	4
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List or Medical Terminology Course	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: You must select six (6) credits from Approved Elective List and/or from Medical Terminology courses. Recommended courses are listed in Important Program Notes.

Total Credit Hours: 62

Important Program Notes: 

A.S. Nutrition & Dietetics Electives: You must select six (6) credits from Approved Elective List and/or Medical Terminology courses. Recommended HWE, HPR, & IHP courses include: HWE 1051: Nutrition of Pregnancy (1), HWE 1052: Infant Nutrition (1), HWE 1053: Toddler/Preschool Nutrition (1), HWE 1060: Weight loss (1), HWE 1061: Fitness and Wellness (2), HWE 1064: Weight Management and Exercise (2), HWE 1066: Health & Wellness for the Elderly (3); HWE 2060: Exercise, Nutrition & Body Composition (3), HPR 1038: Intro to Medical Terminology (1) or HPR 1045: Medical Record Terminology (2), and IHP 2040: Holistic Nutrition: Digestive Wellness.

Credits may vary depending on prior semester completion.

You must complete a minimum of 62 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.