Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Nutrition & Foods, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Dietetics
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Students must have a 2.8 cumulative GPA to declare the major

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1200: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 155: Nutrition
OR
NUT 110 or EDU 153 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 165: Anatomy and Physiology I
OR
BIO 168 		4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 166: Anatomy and Physiology II
OR
BIO 169 		4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

  • NUT Dietetics GPA requirements: 2.8 cumulative GPA required for declaration, 2.8 cumulative GPA required for retention, and 2.5 cumulative and 2.0 major GPA required for graduation.
  • NUT Dietetics grade requirements: All NUT Dietetics majors must earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each required course in the major. 
  • In order to remain in the concentration and earn a verification statement for supervised practice, students must: maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA, earn a “C” (2.0) in each required course in the major, attempt required courses in the major no more than twice (1 repeat), and earn a “C” (2.0) in all ACEND-required knowledge requirements for dietitian nutritionists (KRDN) student learning objectives. Please see the Student Handbook for more information regarding retention guidelines/policies

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
NUT 1202: BASIC FOOD SCIENCE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 2210: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 3205: NUTRITION & LIFE CYCLE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 3400: CULTURAL FOODS 3
CHE 2101: FUND OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2102: FUND OF ORGANIC CHEM LAB 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ACC 1050: SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING 3
NUT 2203: ORG & MGT IN FOODSERV 3
NUT 3100: NUTRITION ASSESSMENT 3

Offered spring semester only
NUT 3300: NUTRITION EDUCATION 3

Offered spring semester only
NUT 4200: ADVANCED NUTRITION I 3

Writing in the Discipline
NUT 4552: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/REC 1
NUT 4000: NUTRITION COUNSELING 3

Offered fall semester only
NUT 4206: ADVANCED NUTRITION II 3

Offered fall semester only
NUT 4240: MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I 3

Offered fall semester only
NUT 4504: FOODSYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3
NUT 4601: PROFESS DEVELOP FOR DIETETICS 1

Offered fall semester only
BIO 2200: HUMAN MICROBIOLOGY 4
NUT 4250: MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II 3

Offered spring semester only
NUT 4509: QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION 3
NUT 4560: COMMUNITY NUTRITION 3
NUT 4920: SENIOR SEMINAR FOR DIETETICS 3

Offered spring semester only; CAPSTONE