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Dietetic TechnicianDegree
Associate of Applied Science
This program leads to an associate of applied science degree in
dietetic technician. For a complete description of the program,
please refer to the previous page in this catalog.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Demonstrate application of theoretical and practical
foundations to be adequately prepared as entry-level dietetic
technician practitioners.
• Demonstrate academic and practical knowledge of standards
appropriate to dietetic practice.
• Be eligible to take the national licensing exam for Dietetic
Technician, Registered (DTR).
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Recommended: NUTR 253
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English/Communications 6 credits
Recommended: ENG 102, 114, BUS 107
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Required: CUL 245
Science 8-16 credits
Required: BIOL 190/190L, 223, 224 and 251 Track I or BIOL
141 and 142 Track II
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
Recommended: CH 201
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Recommended: CH 203
Total General EducationRequirements 26-34Credits
Core Requirements
CUL 100 Sanitation/HACCP...............................................2
NUTR 100 Introduction to Dietetic Technician Program....0.5
NUTR 220 Food Service Systems Management....................3
NUTR 221 Quantity Food Purchasing...................................3
NUTR 223 Principles of Nutrition.........................................3
NUTR 233 Community and Lifecycle Nutrition. ...................3
NUTR 243 Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs I. ....3
NUTR 244 Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs II. ...3
NUTR 253 Cultural Considerations in Nutrition
and Health Care.................................................3
Satisfies diversity requirement.
NUTR 291 Nutrition Internship – Food Service....................3
NUTR 292 Nutrition Internship – Community. ....................3
NUTR 293 Nutrition Internship – Clinical. ...........................3
Total Core Requirements 32.5 Credits
Suggested Electives
HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development. ..........................3
NUTR 298 Special Topics in Nutrition............................... 1-3
PSY 101 General Psychology.............................................3
Total Electives 7-9 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 65.5-75.5 Credits
Dietetic technician courses are listed under the heading
“nutrition.”
For more information on the dietetic technician program,
call 775-673-8218 or 775-674-7657.
See the following page for the
Suggested Course Sequence.