2+2 with Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S. Nutritional Sciences (LA52)
MCC Degree Awarded:
Liberal Arts & Sciences-General Studies A.S. (LA04)
Please note that some courses required in a 2+2 Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.
2024-2025
College Web Site:
http://www.rit.edu
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The LiberalArts and Sciences degree (LA04) provides flexibility to tailor courseworkfor a smooth transfer. The goal is to obtain your A.S. degree while takingSUNY General Education and foundation courses for your major at the 4-yeardegree institution. Read all notes on the bottom of this page for RIT specific information. CreditHours 3 3 3 4 3 FirstSemester Total: 16 4 3 4 3 SecondSemester Total: 14 5 3 3 3 ThirdSemester Total: 14 4 3 3 3 3 FourthSemester Total: 16 TOTALCREDITS: 61 * Elective suggestions: HED 130 transfers as EXSC 205 Sports Physiologyand Life Fitness (major elective for RIT degree); HED 115 Death and Dyingtransfers as PSYC 231 (Social Perspective at RIT) Refer to AP, IB, CLEP, MCC College Now or other Dual Enrollment, transfer courses:Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See GPA of 3.2 or higher is advised for acceptance to RIT. Acceptance willbe determined by RIT. GPA of 2.0 is required for MCC graduation. - Students will be required to complete two semesters of co-ops upon transferringto RIT if an Associate's degree is achieved or they transfer at least 60credits. If not, 3 co-ops will be required. These are typically completedduring the summer. - With required course sequences and prerequisites, transfer students mustcomplete a minimum of 4 semesters at RIT. A Dietetic Internship is no longerrequired for a student to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionistexam. Instead, students complete an accredited master’s program. RIT hasan accredited masters program and an accelerated track for students topotentially complete the nutritional sciences BS and an MS degree in fiveyears. There is information about this option on the RIT - Students cannot repeat core coursework more than one time. Students repeatingthese courses more than once will have their grade point average recalculatedto include these courses in their overall GPA. MCC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The Liberal Arts A.S. (LA04) will be the degree student is audited againstand awarded from MCC. While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students arestrongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institutionas they will make the final determination of transfer credit. FIRSTSEMESTER SUNYCOMW, COMO: Take ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition(FIrst Year Writing at RIT) SUNYMATH: Take MTH 165 College Algebra (MATH 101 at RIT) OPENELECTIVE: Take BIO 117 Basic Consumer Nutrition (NUTR 215 at RIT) SUNYNATURAL SCIENCES: Take CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (CHMG 131 and145 at RIT) OPENELECTIVE * SECONDSEMESTER OPENELECTIVE: Take CHE 152 General College Chemistry II (CHMG 142 and 146 atRIT) SUNYSOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE:
Take PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYC 101 at RIT) AnySUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE: Take BIO 144 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyI (SUNY NSCI) (MEDS 250 at RIT) OPENELECTIVE: Take FSA 108 Healthy Cooking (HSPT 215 at RIT) THIRDSEMESTER OPENELECTIVE: Take CHE 251 Organic Chemistry (CHMO 231 and 235 at RIT)
Offered only in Fall semester. OPENELECTIVE * SUNYGENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE: Take MTH 160 Statistics I (SUNY CTRN) (STAT145 at RIT) SUNYGENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS)ELECTIVE:
Take SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 102 at RIT) FOURTHSEMESTER OPENELECTIVE: Take BIO 145 Anatomy and Physiology II (MEDS 251 at RIT) SUNYGENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVEOR
SUNYGENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) ELECTIVE+
Recommend PHL 101 or 103 for RIT Ethics PerspectiveSUNYGENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVEOR
AnySUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG course that satisfiesGlobal Learning)+
Recommend HEG 215 OR GEG 102 for RIT Global PerspectiveENG105 Introduction to Literature (fulfills RIT Artistic Perspective) OPENELECTIVE *
+ Click on hyperlinksfor course options. Choose courses that fulfill both RIT Perspectives andMCC degree requirements when possible. Use the RITLiberal Arts Perspectives Equivalency Worksheetto cross-reference courses OR take recommended courses listed.
NOTE:
The ProgramDirector at RIT is happy to meet with students and further discuss theprogram and options.Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Students planning tocomplete the MS in Dietetics and Nutrition will be most competitive ifthey obtain a B or higher in science courses.
It is strongly advised to complete CHMB 402 at RIT before transferring.It is offered on-line and can be taken in the summer.
Advising is mandatory. Students must consult with an advisor prior to courseregistration. The counsel and consent of the student’s advisor is importantin the final selection.
Students must complete at least one 200-level course to satisfy the degreerequirements.
Students must complete at least one SUNY General Education course thatfulfills a SUNY Critical Thinking and Reasoning Competency (CTRN).
Documentation source: MCC Advisem*nt & Transfer Services 2024-2025.Reviewed 7/8/2024
Links to information at Rochester Institute of Technology
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