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Kristy Richardson
Nutrition and Foods Department Coordinator
Orange County
Fullerton College
CTE Dean
Ken Starkman
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Program Details
Nutrition and Foods Certificate
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Nutrition, Foods, and Culinary Arts (130600)
08/23/26
The Nutrition and Foods Certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in nutritional science, food science, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation. The required courses prepare students for entry-level positions in nutrition and foods. Examples of entry-level positions include nutrition assistants for community agencies such as The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Head Start, diet aides or diet clerks in hospitals, and dietary service workers in hospitals or school food service. This certificate requires a total of 16-17 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
Not needed for revised programs
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The program outcome goals for students completing the program are:
- Outcome: Apply scientific principles and dietary planning strategies, while considering customs and traditions, to promote optimal health across diverse populations.
- Outcome: Differentiate between proper and improper food safety and sanitation techniques to successfully apply safe food handling practices in food preparation settings.
- Outcome: Identify and use the correct preparation methods to meet generally accepted food service industry standards.
Course Units and Hours
16-17
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Course Report
The Nutrition and Foods Certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in nutritional science, food science, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation. The required courses prepare students for entry-level positions in nutrition and foods.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (14 units) | |||
| FOOD 102 F | Introduction to Foods | 3 | Y1/Fall |
| FOOD 110 F | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| FOOD 130 F | Cultural Aspects of Foods | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| NUTR 100 F | Careers in Nutrition and Foods | 2 | Y1/Fall |
| NUTR 210 F | Human Nutrition | 3 | Y1/Fall |
| or | |||
| NUTR 210HF | Honors Human Nutrition | 3 | Y1/Fall |
| Restricted Electives (2-3 units) | |||
| FOOD 120 F | Food Service Management | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| FOOD 160 F | Foods for Fitness | 2 | Y1/Spring |
| FOOD 170 F | Plant-Based Cooking and Nutrition | 2 | Y1/Spring |
| NUTR 220 F | Sports Nutrition | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| NUTR 230 F | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| NUTR 240 F | The Science of Weight Management and Eating Disorders | 3 | Y1/Spring |
| Total Units Required for Certificate | 16-17 | ||
Supporting Documents
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North Orange County Community College District
Fullerton College
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Program Modification
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Not needed for revised programs
Not needed for revised programs
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Submission Details
09/30/25 - 10:06 PM
09/30/25 - 10:09 PM by Kristy Richardson
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