Dietetics Program Information
Dietetics Program Degree and Certificates
The Dietetics Program offers the following degree and
certificates.
OPEN ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS (No
application required)
The following certificates are open admission programs. Students
may enroll into any open admissions program without going through an
application process.
· Healthy Meal Planning Occupational Skills Award (9 credits)
· Nutrition Specialist I Certificate (16 credits)
· Food and Nutrition Coach Certificate (44 Credits)
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS (Application required)
The following certificate and degree are special
admissions programs. Students who wish to pursue the degree or
certificate must meet the following requirements to apply.
Admission Criteria for Certificate in Dietary
Manager
· Have a TCC Student Identification Number
· TSI compliant
· Completed the following two courses with a "B" or better by the end of the semester.
o FDNS 1103 Introduction to Dietetics (1 Credit Hours)
o HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
FDNS 1103 and HECO 1322 must be completed with a “B” or better within the last five years from the starting semester.
Admission Criteria for AAS Degree in Dietetic
Technician
· Have a TCC Student Identification Number
· TSI compliant
· Completed the following two courses with a "B" or better by the end of the semester.
o FDNS 1103 Introduction to Dietetics (1 Credit Hours)
o HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
FDNS 1103 and HECO 1322 must be completed with a “B” or better
within the last five years from the starting semester.
The Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:
· Personal transport (which may include stair climbing)
· Standing, walking and/or sitting for long periods of time
· Bending and stretching
· Lifting heavy objects (up to 25 lbs. - 35 lbs.), carrying materials
· Pushing equipment
· Handling sharp equipment or utensils
· Handling hot items
· Vision, hearing, speech and manual dexterity appropriate for responsibilities