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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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food and Nutrition Communication Option

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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.

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