Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition and Dietetics
Riverside City CollegeAbout this program
Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics is an academic discipline that provides a practical and personally applicable exposure to a variety of scientific areas of nutrition, such as Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology. This major will teach students how the scientific process of the functions of nutrients down to the cellular level contributes to nutritional and then apply this nutritional knowledge to their own health. This program will help the student to understand the relation of nutrition and disease prevention throughout the life cycle.
Admission requirements
RCC has only two international student admission requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)
- TOEFL iBT 45 or equivalent
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Learn moreProgram content
- Kinesiology 4
- English 1A/1AH
- Biology 1/1H
- Theatre 3 or Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 or Art 6, Art History 6, or Dance 6
- Sociology 1, 2 or 10
- Mathematics 12 or Psychology/Sociology 48
- Chemistry 2A
- English 1B/1BH
- Kinesiology 35
- Ethnic Studies 1 or 15 or Political Science 23
- Humanities 4/4H or Philosophy 10/10H
- Biology 50A
- Chemistry 1A
- Communication 1/1H or 6 or 9/9H
- Political Science 1
- *LOTE One semester of foreign language if not met by HS requirements.
- Biology 50B
- Biology 55
- Psychology 1
- Kinesiology Movement based course
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Tuition
Tution fees: $394 per unit for international students.
Career paths
- Dietitian & Nutritionist
- Dietetic Technician
- Food Science Technician
- Nutrition Therapist
- Life Coach
- Food Safety Auditor
- Health Coach
- Nutrition Educator
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About this institute

Riverside City College
Riverside City College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the USA for many international students. RCC was founded in 1916 and is located in beautiful Southern California close beaches and many other major attractions in Los Angeles, San...
Why study at Riverside City College
Affordable
Save over $80,00 (compare with UC) and receive up to $2,500 international student scholarship.
Great Location
Located in Southern California near Los Angeles, just a 1-hour drive to the beach, mountains, and theme parks.
Easy Admission
No SAT/ACT and low TOEFL/IELTS Score requirement. Just three simple and fast admission steps.
Safe Community
24/7 on-campus police service and support. Low campus crime rate.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer 2+2 to top US Universities including UCLA, UCB, Columbia, USC, and more!
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