Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Welcome to Westchester Community College’s Foods and Nutrition Transfer program, a two year program which upon completion, allows graduates to transfer to a four year baccalaureate program in nutrition and/or dietetics with the ultimate goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. The program combines the basics of nutrition care with science and liberal arts courses and follows the academic requirements mandated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The growing interest in nutrition and dietetics has greatly expanded job opportunities for nutrition professionals. Westchester’s Foods and Nutrition Transfer program provides students with exposure to various future career experiences due to a blended curriculum of classroom instruction and clinical coursework. Faculty who teach in the program are Registered Dietitians with numerous years of experience in the Dietetics field and provide mentorship and guidance, imparting their professional knowledge to students throughout the program.

By choosing courses carefully, most of our graduates are able to transfer and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition /Dietetics in two additional years. Program 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.

Please come visit the Nutrition faculty if you have any questions regarding the Foods and Nutrition Transfer Program. Our office is located in the Student Center Building, room 211.

Once again, welcome to our program. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Teresa Schlanger, RD CD-N
Associate 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).