Health Sciences, Dietetics (Pre) Emphasis Area, AS

Location(s): Scottsbluff

AS.1905 (63 credits)

The dietetics emphasis area allows students to complete two years of study at WNCC and then continue their studies leading toward a Bachelor of Science degree in human resources and family science with a major in dietetics at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL). The “Transfer with Ease” brochure is available from a WNCC counselor or advisor.

Notes

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty advisor and transfer advisor early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum to best suit their transfer goals. Careful consideration should be given to the course requirements of the dietetics program at UNL.
Students who plan to transfer to UNL are encouraged to apply for admission early in their program. ACE elective classes can be taken through UNL during the students’ time at WNCC to lessen the credit load in the fourth semester and additionally guarantee maximum credit transfer.
UNL requires additional ACE electives. These can be taken through UNL as soon as students apply for and are accepted for admission to UNL. These courses can also be taken while at WNCC. Courses offered at WNCC that satisfy UNL’s nine ACE requirements are:
- HIST - 2100 World Civilization (4000 BC - 1500 AD) Credits: 3
- HIST - 2110 World Civilization (1500 AD - Present) Credits: 3
- UNL prefers SPCH - 1110 Public Speaking as the oral communication elective.
- HLTH - 1060 Comprehensive Medical Terminology is a recommended elective.

Program Outcomes:

The health sciences emphasis areas focus on the mechanics of the human body and the application of this knowledge in a clinical setting. The tracks below provide the first two years of background necessary to successfully transfer to a four-year college or university or pre-professional program.

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the mastery of course work considered fundamental to the training of a health care professional.
Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate appropriate scientific literature and resources.
Function successfully within laboratory settings, including use of basic equipment and developing and utilizing appropriate safety protocols.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to approach and solve complex problems.

Notes

Placement test scores dictate English and math course entry levels. It is important to note that MATH - 1010 Intermediate Algebra is the prerequisite for CHEM - 1090 General Chemistry I .
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum best suited to their transfer goals.
Dependent upon the choice of electives, it is possible that the total credits earned for the AS degree will exceed 60 credit credits.
Students should understand that the courses included in the lists of core requirements and recommended electives will be required by receiving institutions at some point in their journey to the bachelor’s or professional degree.

Program Requirements

In addition to the general education requirements for the AS degree, 33 credits of core courses and eight (8) credits of electives are required for the degree in pre-dental hygiene. A total of 63 credits are required for the Associate of Science degree in this emphasis area.