Nutrition Specialist I

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• Our Program
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• Earn More Choices & More Money
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Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Nutrition Specialist I?

• Use your knowledge of nutrition & food preparation to help others lead healthier lives
• Use your skills in a variety of settings, such as:
  • Healthcare
  • Fitness centers
  • Schools
  • Community agencies
• Gain hands-on nutrition counseling & dietetics work experience through patient simulation activities & practicum courses
• Enter the food & nutrition field right away—with the option of applying your certificate toward our Nutrition & Dietetics (formerly Dietetic Technician) Program & advancing in your career

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Promote nutrition & healthy eating lifestyles
• Interview clients on eating habits
• Plan & modify menus for healthy eating
• Demonstrate healthy cooking techniques

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Open Enrollment

You do not have to fill out a program application for this certificate program.

Options

You can complete this certificate:

• By itself and without completing a degree
• As an elective for your Associate of Arts degree
• As part of your Nutrition & Dietetics A.A.S. degree

Transfer to a Registered Dietitian Program

We encourage you complete to complete certificates in both Healthy Meal Planning and Nutrition Specialist I if you are completing the A.A. degree and plan to transfer to our Nutrition & Dietetics A.A.S..

Stackable Certificates

You will also able to earn the following Occupational Skills Award as you complete the program requirements.

• Healthy Meal Planning

Courses within the Nutrition Specialist I certificate are also part of the requirements of the following programs. You can easily complete additional courses to earn the following certificates and degree.

• Dietary Manager
• Food & Nutrition Coach
• Nutrition & Dietetics

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see:

• 2022–2024 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
• 2024–2026 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Want more details?

• TCC Dietetics Program Student Handbook: Touching Lives through Food and Nutrition (PDF)Listen

Have accessibility questions about this handbook? Call the Dietetics Department at 817-515-3051.

Need help paying for this program?

• TCC Financial Aid
• TCC Foundation Scholarships

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Certificate

Level 1

• Nutrition Specialist I

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, Health Education, or Wellness
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!