Chico State Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Chico State lists for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option transfers starts with BIOL 104, BIOL 211 and CHEM 107; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Chico State Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option Major Preparation
The courses Chico State lists as Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core requirements
Complete all of these
BIOL 104 Human Physiology
BIOL 211 Allied Health Microbiology
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
NFSC 120 Introduction to Food Science
NFSC 122 Food Safety and Sanitation
NFSC 155 Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences
NFSC 230 Introduction to Foodservice Administration
Lower division option requirements
Complete 1 of these
CMST 233 Interpersonal Communication
CMST 235 Intercultural Communication
Area of study
Complete 1 of these options
CHLD 252 Child Development
JOUR 130W Professional Writing for Public Audiences · JOUR 255 Digital Literacy and Media Technology · JOUR 260W Writing for Mass Media · MADT 103W Writing for Screen Media · MADT 206 Introduction to Commercial Photography and Digital Imaging · MADT 219 Social Media Technologies
Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chico State have a Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Chico State offers Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option?
Chico State's Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option major preparation includes BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, MATH 105 and NFSC 120, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.