Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S. (STLCC 2+SLU)
This program plan is part of the formal 2+SLU transfer agreement between St. Louis Community College and Saint Louis University.
Students in this program will satisfy the degree requirements published in the 2023-2024 academic catalog at St. Louis Community College and the 2024-2025 academic catalog at SLU. Students must complete all courses and transfer to SLU by the Fall 2027 semester.
Students who plan to transfer to SLU after Fall 2027 should contact a transfer admission counselor to explore options.
Students who have been following a program plan from a previous year's academic catalog can reference their older program plan version at https://catalog.slu.edu/previous-catalogs/.
For additional information see the catalog entry for:
- Students must complete all the courses outlined on the Program Plan unless an exception is approved by SLU.
- Students must complete an application for admission.
- Students may be subject to admission review under circumstances outlined in the Admission Policies.
- Students must present a 2.75 cumulative college GPA at the time of transfer to SLU.
- This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option.
Program Plans provide a guided pathway for students to earn an associate degree at their home institution and a bachelor's degree at Saint Louis University. Students may change the sequence in which they complete courses at their home institution. Students who complete a course that is not part of this Program Plan are encouraged to contact SLU to see if the course could be substituted.
St. Louis Community College Courses
| Transfer Course | Transfer Course Title | Transfer Course Credits | Equivalent SLU Course | Equivalent SLU Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| BIO 140 | Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) ** | 5 | BIOL 1240 and BIOL 1245 | 5 |
| CHM 105 | General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) ** | 5 | CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 | 5 |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENGL 1500 | 3 |
| MTH 160 | Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) ** | 3 | MATH 1200 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | 16 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| CHM 106 | General Chemistry II ** | 5 | CHEM 1120 and CHEM 1125 | 5 |
| COM 107 | Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) | 3 | CMM 1200 | 3 |
| ECO 140 | Introduction to Economics (MOTR ECON 100)* ** | 3 | ECON 1900 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | 3 | ENGL 1900 | 3 |
| MTH 180 | Introductory Statistics (MOTR MATH 110) ** | 3 | STAT 1100 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | 17 | ||
| Year Two | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| CHM 206 and CHM 210 | Organic Chemistry I ** | 5 | CHEM 2410 and CHEM 2415 | 5 |
| PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) | 3 | PHIL 1700 | 3 |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) ** | 3 | PSY 1010 | 3 |
| Choose from ENG 204 (ENGL 3270), ENG 205 (ENGL 3280), ENG 211 (ENGL 3260), HST 115 (HIST 1110), HST 128 (HIST 1120), MUS 113 (MUSC 1150), MUS 114 (MUSC 1000), MUS 128 (MUSC 1000), MUS 211 (MUSC 3300), MUS 212 (MUSC 3310), THT 101 (THR 1500) | 3 | CORE 3400 | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | 17 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| BIO 177 | Food Science ** | 3 | DIET 3600 | 3 |
| BIO 203 or CLT 101 | General Microbiology I or Medical Microbiology ** † | 3-4 | BIOL 4640 or BIOL 1600 | 3-4 |
| DIT 115 | Principles of Nutrition (MOTR LIFS 100N) ** | 3 | DIET 2080 | 3 |
| PHL 109 | Bio-Medical Ethics ** † | 3 | PHIL 3360 | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | 16 | ||
| St. Louis Community College Total Credits | 65-66 | 65-66 | ||
- Note:
This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option.
- Note:
Students may take CUL 110 (DIET 2510) at STLCC if they have complete a national ServSafe certification.
- **
This course must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher. SLU must review this course if it is transferred from another institution or testing service.
- *
ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) AND ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) may be substituted for ECO 140 (ECON 1900).
- †
BIO 203 (BIOL 4640) or CLT 101 (BIO 1600) is substituted for BLS 4510. PHL 109 (PHIL 3360) is substituted for HCE 2010.
Saint Louis University Courses
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 3600 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| DIET 1000 | Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition | 2 |
| DIET 2510 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| DIET 2511 | Cultural Aspects of Food | 3 |
| IPE 2100 | Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| DIET 2100 | Nutrition in the Lifecycle | 3 |
| DIET 3700 | Quantity Food Procurement/Prep | 3 |
| DIET 4300 | Foundations in Comm. Nutrition | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| DIET 3850 | Advanced Nutrition | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| MGT 3000 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
| DIET 3890 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| DIET 4100 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| DIET 4110 | Clinical Practicum Lab I | 2 |
| DIET 4350 | Food Systems Management I | 3 |
| DIET 4500 | Nutrition Counseling | 3 |
| DIET 4870 | Research Seminar I | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| DIET 4150 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| DIET 4160 | Clinical Practicum Lab II | 3 |
| DIET 4360 | Food Systems Management II | 3 |
| DIET 4400 | Nutrition Education | 3 |
| DIET 4880 | Research Seminar II | 1 |
| IPE 4900 | Interprofessional Community Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 71 | |