Associate of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree in 4 semesters (2 years).

First Semester

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
BIO 1111	Gen Bio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
PSY 1001	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
HWE 1050	Human Nutrition	3
Nutrition & Dietetics Elective	Dietetics & Nutrition A.S. Degree Electives*. Prefer: Weight Management & Exercise (HWE 1064)	2
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: You must select four (4) credits of electives. Students transferring to Colorado State University Ft. Collins, should take HWE 1055, HWE 1064, HPR 1038, and/or HWE 2060. Students transferring to Metropolitan State University Denver may take 4 credits from the Approved Elective List and/or Medical Terminology courses. However, the following courses are recommended: HWE 1055, HWE 1060, HWE 1061, HWE 1064, HWE 2060, HPR 1038 or HPR 1045, and/or IHP 2040.

Either PSY 1001 or PSY 1002 are acceptable if transferring to CSU.

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
LIT 2005	Race, Ethnicity, and Culture: GT-AH2	3
GT- HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
GT-AH1 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4**	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH 1, 3, 4) Course. Prefer: Art History/Medieval (ART 1111), Art History Renaissance to 1900 (ART 1112), History of Jazz (MUS 1025) or Survey of World Music (MUS 1023)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note:  GT-AH** courses must be completed from either: (GT-AH1, GT-AH3, or 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
Nutrition & Dietetics Elective	Dietetics & Nutrition A.S. Degree Electives*. Prefer: Weight Management & Exercise (HWE 1064)	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
MAT 1340	College Algebra: GT-MA1	4
PSY 1001	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester Note:  Either PSY 1001 or PSY 1002 are acceptable if transferring to CSU.

Spring Semester 2

ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
BIO 1111	Gen Bio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
Total Credit Hours:		8

Summer Semester 3

COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Semester Note:  GT-AH** courses must be completed from either: (GT-AH1, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4).

Fall Semester 4

HWE 1050	Human Nutrition	3
BIO 2101	Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
LIT 2005	Race, Ethnicity, and Culture: GT-AH2	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

Spring Semester 5

CHE 1011 or CHE 1111	Introduction to Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1011) or General Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111)	5
BIO 2102	Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
Total Credit Hours:		9

Summer Semester 6

GT- HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fall Semester 7

BIO 2104	Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
PSY 2440	Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3	3
Nutrition & Dietetics Elective	Dietetics & Nutrition A.S. Degree Electives*. Prefer: Weight Management & Exercise (HWE 1064)	2
Total Credit Hours:		9

Semester Note: You must select four (4) credits of electives. Students transferring to Colorado State University Ft. Collins, should take HWE 1055, HWE 1064, HPR 1038, and/or HWE 2060. Students transferring to Metropolitan State University Denver may take 4 credits from the Approved Elective List and/or Medical Terminology courses. However, the following courses are recommended: HWE 1055, HWE 1060, HWE 1061, HWE 1064, HWE 2060, HPR 1038 or HPR 1045, and/or IHP 2040.

Spring Semester 8

Nutrition & Dietetics Elective	Dietetics & Nutrition A.S. Degree Electives*. Prefer: Weight Management & Exercise (HWE 1064)	2
MAT 1260	Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1	3
GT-AH1 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4**	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH 1, 3, 4) Course. Prefer: Art History/Medieval (ART 1111), Art History Renaissance to 1900 (ART 1112), History of Jazz (MUS 1025) or Survey of World Music (MUS 1023)	3
Total Credit Hours:		8

Semester Note: You must select four (4) credits of electives. Students transferring to Colorado State University Ft. Collins, should take HWE 1055, HWE 1064, HPR 1038, and/or HWE 2060. Students transferring to Metropolitan State University Denver may take 4 credits from the Approved Elective List and/or Medical Terminology courses.

GT-AH** courses must be completed from either: (GT-AH1, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4).

Total Credit Hours: 60

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Important Program Notes: 

*Nutrition & Dietetics A.S. Degree Electives: You must select four (4) credits of Electives. Students transferring to Colorado State University Ft. Collins, should take HWE 1055, HWE 1064, HPR 1038, and/or HWE 2060.  Students transferring to Metropolitan State University Denver may select 4 credits from the Approved Elective List and/or Medical Terminology courses. However, the following HWE, HPR, & IHP courses are recommended: HWE 1055: Lifecycle Nutrition (3), HWE 1060: Weight loss (1), HWE 1061: Fitness and Wellness (2), HWE 1064: Weight Management and Exercise (2), 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 (3).

Credits may vary depending on prior semester completion.

You must complete a minimum of 60 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.