San Diego State University Foods and Nutrition
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Foods and Nutrition transfers starts with NUTR 200, NUTR 201 and NUTR 203; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Diego State University Foods and Nutrition Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Foods and Nutrition major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- NUTR 200 Overview and Opportunities
- NUTR 201 Fundamentals of Nutrition
- NUTR 203 Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
- NUTR 205 Introduction to Science of Food
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- SOC 101 Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society
- BIOL 212 Human Anatomy
Complete all of these
- BIOL 100 General Biology
- BIOL 100L General Biology Laboratory
- BIOL 211 Fundamentals of Microbiology
- BIOL 211L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory
- CHEM 100 Preparation for General Chemistry
- CHEM 130 Elementary Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 160 Introductory Biochemistry
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 201 Statistical Methods
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Foods and Nutrition major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Foods and Nutrition (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Foods and Nutrition?
San Diego State University's Foods and Nutrition major preparation includes NUTR 200, NUTR 201, NUTR 203, NUTR 205, PSY 101 and SOC 101, 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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