Biology Transfer, Nutrition BS - Associate in Arts (URI)

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This program may be completed at any campus but requires one or more courses be completed online and two or more courses be completed at the University of Rhode Island (URI). This program may also be completed online but requires two or more courses be completed at URI.

This program constitutes a JAA transfer program to URI. Students completing a JAA plan receive an Associate's degree and enter the receiving institution with 60 credits and Junior status. Students must complete all requirements as given. Depending on GPA, students receive a tuition discount of up to 30% at the receiving institution, a waived application fee, and personalized advising.

This JAA in nutrition prepares a student through robust coursework in the sciences and math. Students complete not only introductory work but also more advanced math and biology, including two nutrition courses at URI. By completing this A.A. degree, the student is well-prepared for transfer to the program at URI. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  1. Create written work that develops and expresses ideas and that addresses a given context and target audience.
  2. Communicate effectively via oral presentations, performances, participation in group work, and visual presentations.
  3. Identify, analyze, and apply evidence and ideas, question assumptions, and draw logical conclusions.
  4. Develop information literacy by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to accomplish a specific purpose.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply scientific or quantitative principles, theories, and methods.
  6. Apply quantitative principles to solve problems and support arguments with quantitative evidence in a variety of formats (e.g. words, tables, graphs, equations, etc.).
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of global, cultural and historical perspectives.
  8. Function effectively in social and professional environments and make reasoned decisions based on ethical standards, self-awareness, and personal responsibility.
  9. Utilize discipline-specific theories and concepts to analyze data, texts, and issues at a level appropriate for a 2-year college student.

Requirements

General Education Requirements
BIOL 1002Introductory Biology: Cellular4
BIOL 2201Human Anatomy & Physiology I4
COMM 1010Communication Fundamentals^ (Work-based learning course)3
ENGL 1010Composition I (or ENGL 1010A)3
General Education Elective3
History Elective3
Humanities Elective3
Literature Elective3
MATH 1175Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences (or MATH 1175C)3
PSYC 2010General Psychology4
Sub-total General Education33
Major Requirements
BIOL 2202Human Anatomy & Physiology II4
CHEM 1030General Chemistry I5
MATH 1200College Algebra (or MATH 1200C)4
MATH 1240Statistical Analysis I4
MATH 2103Applied Precalculus4
Take at URI: NUT 207General Nutrition3
Take at URI: NUT212GPublic Health Nutrition3
Sub-total Major Requirements27
Total Hours60

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Hours
BIOL 1002 Introductory Biology: Cellular 4
ENGL 1010 Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) 3
MATH 1175 Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences (or MATH 1175C) 3
General Education Elective 3
History Elective 3
 Hours16
Semester 2
CHEM 1030 General Chemistry I 5
COMM 1010 Communication Fundamentals^ (Work-based learning course) 3
MATH 1200 College Algebra (or MATH 1200C) 4
PSYC 2010 General Psychology 4
 Hours16
Year 2
Semester 1
BIOL 2201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
MATH 1240 Statistical Analysis I 4
Take at URI: NUT 207General Nutrition 3
Humanities Elective 3
Literature Elective 3
 Hours17
Semester 2
BIOL 2202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
MATH 2103 Applied Precalculus 4
Take at URI: NUT 212G Public Health Nutrition 3
 Hours11
 Total Hours60

Transfer

This program at CCRI is a part of the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA). JAA helps students transfer seamlessly to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). Students who are eligible for the JAA program have earned less than 30 college credits at the time of joining and have not attended any other college or university.

JAA graduates are guaranteed admissions to either RIC or URI, have personalized advising by a caseload advisor, enter with Junior status at RIC or URI, and are eligible for a tuition discount up to 30% based on GPA. 

Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach to help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to RIC or URI. For more information, please visit Joint Admissions Agreement or the Transfer Center.