Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Welcome to Westchester Community College’s AS Foods and Nutrition program. Our program prepares graduates for two pathway choices.  First is to take the national ANFP Certified Dietary Manager’s credential exam.  This opens opportunities in the dietetic profession as entry level supervisory/management positions in health care food service.  Second is to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program in nutrition and/or dietetics.

Our program combines the basics of nutrition care balanced with science and liberal arts courses and follows the academic requirements for successful transfer.  The baccalaureate programs offer students the opportunity to take the Nutrition/Dietetic Technician, Registered exam and prepares students for entry into a coordinated master level program with the ultimate goal becoming a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. 

Students are guided to take courses in sequence for best academic success here at Westchester Community College.  I encourage students to make an appointment with me to determine which pathway is best for their career goals. 

Our graduates report that they were well prepared with the necessary skills and knowledge upon transferring to another academic institution as they continue to pursue a career in the dietetics profession. I believe this is a testament to the program’s strong curriculum and dedicated faculty.

Sincerely,

Joanne Seid, RDN
Assistant Professor

Phone: 914-606-6148
Office location: STC -147
Email: joanne.seid@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Phone: 914-606-6248
Office location: Science Bldg. - Room 328
Email: joanne.seid@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Associate Professor
Department/Division: Food Administration/School of Health Careers, Technologies and Applied Learning.
Degree Information:

• Hunter College – MS Nutrition
• Brooklyn College – BS Nutrition

Courses Taught:

• Nutr. 105
• Nutr. 107
• Nutr. 118
• Nutr. 123
• Nutr. 145
• Nutr. 211
• Nutr. 245

Publications and Presentations: Edible Education Grant Program: Mount Kisco – My Second Home Day Care an intergenerational program with farm to table focus. Publication Reviewer: National Diet Manual – Dysphasia section, ADA Nutrition Care Manual, ANFP – CDM curriculum review.

Financial Aid

Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.

Sports

The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.

Locations

We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).