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Career & Academic Pathways >> Allied Health
Contact Information
Vanessa Lord (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4147
vlord@mpc.edu
For Additional Info
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Program Overview

What should we have for dinner? Most of us are lucky enough to choose what we eat, but what should we choose? By providing education in nutrition science and the relationship of the human diet to health, and lifestyle related diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, the Nutrition and Dietetics program will help students answer these and other questions. Graduates will gain the skills and knowledge necessary for further study and career in fields related to wellness and nutrition. 

Job Outlook

Understanding and acting on the links between diet, health, and quality of life is only likely to grow in importance. Demand for dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow at 8 percent — twice as fast the national job growth average — while health educator jobs are slated to grow even more, by 13 percent.  Graduates can also explore careers in food science, food safety, and public health.

Potential Careers

Dietetic Technicians

 $24,910 - $53,070  

Dietary Managers

 $33,370 - $91,940  

*Health Education Specialists
(may require additional training)

$33,890 - $104,310

  

*Dietitians & Nutritionists
(may require additional training)

$47,180 - $102,760

  

*Food Scientists
(may require additional training)

$47,180 - $120,230

  

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Nutrition and Dietetics: Associate in  Science for Transfer degree (AS-T) 
  • Nutrition and Food: Certificate of Training (COT) 

Suggested Course Sequence (AS-T)

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
ENGL 1A
 3 ENGL 2 3
MATH 16
 4 CHEM 1A 5
CHEM 2 or 30A 4 PSYC 1
 3
NUTF 1
 3
 Area C1
 3
 
  
 Area C2
 3


   US-1 course rec

 

Total Fall Units
 14
 Total Spring Units
 17

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
Area A1
 3
 BIOL 25
 3

    SPCH 3 rec
BIOL 26
 1
 CHEM 1B 5  SOCI 1  3
 Area D 3 Area C1 or C2  3
    US-2 & 3 course rec.   

CSU Elective

 4
 CSU Elective  4    NUTF 10 & 10L,CHEM 12A or   
    ANAT 1 & 2 rec.      PHSO 1 & 2 rec.  
       
Total Fall Units
 15 Total Spring Units
 14

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Alexander Ray

The curriculum and instructors in the nutrition program at MPC have done an amazing job of preparing me with the tools and knowledge I needed to find success after transferring. Getting to know the instructors and spending the time it takes to understand the course materials have been invaluable.