Program Overview

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The Nutritional Science and Diet Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in nutrition, dietetics, and related fields. Students will gain foundational knowledge in food science, nutrition, and dietetics, with a strong emphasis on food safety, preparation, and management. The program is ideal for those who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related health field; continue on to a graduate degree and dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian; or seek employment in food service management, wellness & fitness, public health, government supported nutrition programs, and business sectors. Articulation agreements with Simmons University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell provide students with seamless transfer options for further education. This program also has articulation agreements with Salem High School's culinary program and Root culinary program in Salem.

Start your journey in nutrition and dietetics today by enrolling in the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology program at NSCC.

Program Highlights

  • Articulation agreements with Simmons University and UMass Lowell for easy transfer to bachelor鈥檚 degree programs.

  • Hands-on learning in food preparation, dietary management, and nutrition planning.

  • Career opportunities in food service management, wellness and fitness, public health, government supported nutrition programs, and business.

  • Focus on food safety, nutrition policies, and managing special diets.

  • Small class sizes and personalized learning from experienced faculty.

Program Details

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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Courses typically cover how to analyze nutrient intake data, plan menus, create special diets and calculate nutritional supplements.

Courses include:

  • Introduction to the Dietetics Profession
  • Food Safety, Sanitation, and Cost
  • Introduction to Business
  • Nutrition for the Life Cycle
  • Intro to Clinical Dietetics
  • Anatomy and Physiology

View and print the required courses for the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology program.

NSCC Guided Pathway

Graduates of the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology program pursue careers in various sectors, including:

  • Foodservice Management (restaurants, schools, corporate kitchens)
  • Wellness (health clubs, weight management clinics, community centers)
  • Public Health (WIC, Meals on Wheels, public health agencies)
  • Business (sales, food distributors, food producers)

Articulation agreements with Simmons University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell provide students with seamless transfer options for further education.

Simmons University
A.S. Nutritional Science and Diet Technology to B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics and the DPD Certificate Programs [View Agreement]

University of Massachusetts Lowell
A.S. Nutritional Science and Diet Technology to B.S. Nutritional Science []

Download the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology program Orientation Packet.

Download the Orientation Packet

Ginny King
Program Coordinator/Faculty
NSCC

Alegria Cohen
Dietetic Internship Director
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

Hope Davenport
Health and Nutrition Director
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc. 

Deborah Eck
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals 

Teresa Fung
Undergraduate Didactic Coordinator
Simmons College

MaryKate Keys
Faculty
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Coleen Liscano
Director, Clinical Nutrition 
Boston Children's Hospital 

Sarah Littmann 
Director of Food & Nutrition Services 
Triton Regional School District 

Katherine Pence
Clinical Dietetician 
Brooksby Village

Merlinda Phillippee
Director of Programs
Root

Mary Rebal
Clinical Dietitian
Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital 

Alexandra Sanchez
Private Practice Dietitian 
Nutrition Harmony 

Marta Velez Sjostrom
USDA HSI Grant Coordinator
NSCC

Margaret Stevens
Clinical Dietitian
Open Door

Jeffrey Stuart
Culinary Director
Salem High School 

Lori Vinci
Dean of Health Professions
NSCC

Program Questions

gking@northshore.edu
978-762-4160

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Accreditation

91桃色视频 is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND庐)

91桃色视频 has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND庐) to open an ACEND accredited Dietetics Technician program to prepare Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, registered in Fall 2026.

  • ACEND Application Status: Our eligibility application was accepted by ACEND, and we are in the pre-candidacy process for our proposed program.

  • Student Applications: The program is not accepting applications at this time but will do so upon successful completion of the candidacy for accreditation process to achieve ACEND accreditation.

Contact Nutrition Department Chair, Ginny King, via email at gking@northshore.edu or by phone 978-762-4033. For more information about the ACEND accreditation standards visit

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