Public Health Science - Associate in Science Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5508B/C
This program is designed to prepare students with a general education in the principles, concepts and methodologies of Public Health. Public Health is a dynamic field that focuses on community-based efforts to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote healthy environments and lifestyles. Students will be prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including hospitals, state and local health departments, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, research organizations, health clinics, and international programs. This degree is designed for seamless transfer to a California State University.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Appraise the guiding principles of public health as a discipline, including how public health differs from personal health.
- Propose public health interventions to improve the health of a population.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 41/41H | Contemporary Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5.5 |
| HLED 3 | Contemporary Health Issues | 3 |
| HLED 21 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PHYSI 1 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 1/1H | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Subtotal Units | 30.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from LIST A: | 3 | |
| LIST A | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis (3) | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis (3) | ||
| Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| Health and Social Justice (3) | ||
| Drugs, Health and Society (3) | ||
| Nutrition and Life (3) | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 33.5 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.