Drexel University - Associate in Arts in Health Care Studies to Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food/Didactic Program in Dietetics (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, 2018-2019)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Associate in Arts in Health Care Studies
Catalog Years: Fall 2017, Spring 2018, 2018-2019
Transfer School: Drexel University
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food/Didactic Program in Dietetics

 

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.

General Information:

This transfer guide is developed in support of the dual admissions agreement between Drexel University and Community College of Philadelphia. It shows how the requirements for the A.S. in Chemistry at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Drexel University B.S. in Chemistry and the coursework required at Drexel University after transfer. To receive transfer credit, the courses must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the curriculum at Drexel and courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. A 2.8 cumulative Community College of PhiladelphiaGPA and a 3.0 cumulative in science coursework must be earned to gain admission to this program. Drexel University operates on a quarter term and credit system. The semester credit to quarter credit conversion is not exact; degree completion at Community College of Philadelphia will allow the student to achieve the equivalent of third-year standing at Drexel University.

For information about Drexel University Dual Admissions visit www.myccp.online/transfer-opportunities. To submit a Dual Admissions intent form before earning no more than 45 graded college level credits, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
AH 101 - Introduction to the Health Care Professions3HSAD 101 Intro to Health Care + Elective4.5
ENGL 101 - English Composition I3ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I3
CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology3CS 161 Introduction to Computing3
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or
higher other than statistics
5 or 4MAT 100 or MAT 101 Intro to Analysis (101 fulfills math requirement - must be MATH 161 or higher at CCP to count for 101)4
BIOL 106 - General Biology I 4BIOL 122 Cells and Genetics4.5

Second Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper3ENGL 102 and 103 Composition and Rhetoric II and III6
MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 251 - Statistics for Science5 or 4STS 345 Statistics for the Health Sciences4.5
BIOL 109 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4ANAT 101 Anatomy and Physiology I5
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology3SOC 101 Intro to Sociology + Elective4.5
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking3COM 230 Techniques of Speaking + Elective4

Third Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
DIET 111 - Introduction to Nutrition3NFS 100/101 Nutrition, Foods, and Health and Introduction to Nutrition & Food3
ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication3COM 345 Intercultural Communication3
MATH 161 - Precalculus I or
higher other than statistics
5 or 4MAT 101 or 102 Intro to Analysis4
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3PSY 101 Intro to Psychology + Elective4
CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I4CHEM 101 General Chemistry I3.5

Fourth Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or
PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology or
Health Elective
3Consult advisor or counselor for appropriate choice 
Biology 110 -  Anatomy and Physiology II4ANAT 102 Anatomy and Physiology II5
General Elective: Recommend CAHM 170 Elem Food Prep, Principles, Practices4CULA 115 Culinary Fundamentals3
General Elective: Recommend CHEM 122 College Chemistry II4CHEM 102 General Chemistry II3.5
General Elective: Recommend CAHM 161 Food Service Safety and Sanitation2FDFC 270 Microbial Food Safety and Sanitation4

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60
Equivalent Drexel Credits: 90