Nutrition
Health Sciences Pathway
CCD.edu/Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition is a fascinating and dynamic science with a powerful role to play in promoting and sustaining health and wellness. An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in nutrition prepares you to educate individuals, patients and your community on healthy behaviors, wellness and appropriate food choices.
In this two-year program, you’ll be prepared for transfer or an entry-level nutrition-related position.
Earn your A.A.S. in nutrition! It will provide you with a wide range of career opportunities, including dietary aid, food co-ops, health clubs & spas, health food stores, wellness education and nutrition product sales. The job growth outlook in this field is estimated to increase by 15 percent over the next eight years.
CCD and Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) have developed a pathway from an A.A.S. in nutrition to a Bachelor of Science in nutrition. The A.A.S. degree can be completed in two years at CCD with the remaining two years to complete the B.S. at MSU Denver. Required chemistry courses CHE 2100 & CHE 2150 (Intro to Organic and Bio-Chemistry with lab) along with NUT 1800 (Careers in Dietetics and Nutrition) will be taken at MSU Denver while still being a CCD student through an inter-institutional agreement. An additional 3 credit NUT elective can be taken at MSU Denver if you desire to get a head start on the B.S. degree while still being a CCD student.
Students interested or enrolled in this program will need to follow the recommended degree pathway. You are encouraged to meet with your CCD academic advisor and the health and wellness program director. CCD and MSU Denver advising team will work together to answer your questions and you will attend a transfer/admission event during their first year in the program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- You’ll be able to earn CCD’s certificate in food, nutrition and wellness at the end of your first year.
- CCD has an articulation agreement with MSU Denver where your A.A.S. will seamlessly transfer.
- Continue on to a four-year degree* and you’ll be prepared for career opportunities such as a registered dietitian, food safety specialist, food scientist, nutritionist, nutrition product development, public health nutritionist and educator.
Some careers and occupations require additional training, certification or education.
First Semester | Credits | |
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ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
HWE 1050 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
HWE 1061 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
Subtotal | 14 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
BIO 1111 | General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
HWE 1054 | Applied Nutrition to Whole Food Cooking | 3 |
Choose One Chemistry Class | 5 | |
Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
Subtotal | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
BIO 2101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I: GT-SC1 | 4 |
NUT 3400 OR NUT 3200 at MSU Denver 1 | 3 | |
Choose One History Course (GT-H1) | 3 | |
20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1-4) | 3 | |
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
Survey of African American Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
Subtotal | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
BIO 2102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
CHE 2100 MSU Denver 1 | 4 | |
CHE 2150 MSU Denver 1 | 1 | |
NUT 1800 MSU Denver 1 | 1 | |
Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS 1-3) | 3 | |
Medical Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | ||
Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | ||
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH 1-4) | 3 | |
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
Survey of African American Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
Subtotal | 16 | |
Total Credits | 62 |
Health Sciences Pathway- at Lowry
CCD.edu/Nutrition
Community College of Denver currently offers one certificate degree in nutrition.
Food, Nutrition & Wellness
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
Nutrition is a fascinating and dynamic science with a powerful role to play in promoting and sustaining health and wellness. In this three-course certificate, you will explore various approaches to health and wellness through studying the concepts, values and applications of this exciting field of health science. In the first two courses, you will learn the fundamentals of nutrition, explore what it means to eat healthily, discover how to efficiently meal plan and grocery shop, and obtain techniques that will make cooking fun, easy and enjoyable! In the third and final course, you will focus on fitness and wellness, which will provide a foundation to design, implement and evaluate a complete personal fitness and wellness program.
This certificate is relevant for you if you are interested in pursuing an education in nutrition or health-related fields, health care professionals, nutritionists, personal trainers, wellness coaches, massage therapists, life coaches, teachers, caregivers; or if you have an interest in food, diet and optimal health.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores and/or prerequisites for courses in the program.
COURSE MAP
Code | Title | Credits |
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HWE 1050 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
HWE 1061 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
HWE 1054 | Applied Nutrition to Whole Food Cooking | 3 |
Total Credits | 8 |