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Academic Programs

Nutrition

Degrees/Certificates

Certificate of Performance
Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Science
Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Nutrition Program will gain facility with:

  • Technological Awareness: Students will be able to utilize current computer software to analyze macro and micro-nutrient contents of dietary intake.
  • Personal Actions: Students will be able to apply scientific principles of food handling (sanitation and food safety) to food preparation and storage to reduce food-borne illnesses.
  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to evaluate student's eating habits based on nutrition knowledge learned in class.

Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.