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Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science Option, Liberal Arts AA

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Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayHealth Sciences
AdvisorSabrina Elliott
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
850.769.1551, ext 5888
selliott7@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Program SpecialistConnie Pimentel
850.913.3311
Health SciencesGCSC@gulfcoast.edu

Pathway NavigatorAli Payne
850.769.1551 ext. 5863
apayne7@gulfcoast.edu

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Nutrition Food and Exercise, AA

Do You Have a Passion for Nutrition, Food, and Exercise?

 Would you like a career in helping people use food, nutrition, and exercise to achieve wellness, promote a healthy lifestyle, and manage disease?  If you’re interested in a career as a dietitian, nutritionist, or in institutional food service administration and product development for the food industry, our professors will help you develop the skills you need.

Gulf Coast State College is here to help you build a solid foundation that will prepare you to continue your studies in nutrition, food, and exercise science at a four-year institution. We offer the necessary prerequisites for the state of Florida university baccalaureate programs.

Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science Program Course Requirements

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English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
College Algebra
Statistics
Chemistry
Biology for Science Majors
Behavioral Sciences
History
American National Government
Biology Courses
Anatomy and Physiology  Courses
Chemistry Courses
Nutrition Courses
Microbiology Courses
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Nutrition, Food and Exercise Degree?

What jobs will you find with a degree in nutrition, food and exercise degree?

Dietetic Technician
Pediatric Dietetic Technician
Dietary Assistant
Dietary Clerk
Nutrition Care Assistant
Weight Loss Counselor
Food Technologist

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University
University of North Florida

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Who is Eligible for the Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started?

Apply to GCSC

Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about  scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

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Register for Classes

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