In the United States, diet-related diseases have become a major public health threat. And, while there are many half-baked theories on how to lose weight, gain energy, or boost your immune system it can be hard to tell what is junk and what is actually good for you.
Allan Hancock College's nutrition and dietetics program can fill you with the knowledge you need to make a difference in your community. Students in this program will learn about the relationship of the human diet to health and lifestyle-related diseases.
Graduates in this field may work in hospitals, clinical dietetics, food manufacturing companies, academic institutions, public health organizations, government agencies, wellness centers and more. The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics prepares students for transfer into the CSU system to pursue further education and training to become registered dietitians (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).
This program will help you to:
- identify essential nutrients and and requirements for optimal health
- understand food sources, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions in the body
- apply dietary guidelines to develop meal plans and lifestyle patterns that meet individual needs
- promote health and reduce disease risk
- critically evaluate scientific research and nutrition information
- develop evidence-based responses to questions about diet and health
- communicate nutrition concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Associate in Science for Transfer- Nutrition and Dietetics
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Thesa Roepke
805-922-6966 ext. 3436
troepke@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Sandra C. Orozco
805-922-6966 ext. 3401
sorozco@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Thomas J. Lamica Jr. M.A.
805-922-6966 ext. 3261
Thomas.lamica@hancockcollege.edu
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. H
805-922-6966 ext. 3401
