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1201.00The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree focuses on disease and injury prevention strategies for community and individual wellness. The Public Health AS-T is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU within the health science field major and the completion of baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Additionally, the Public Health AS-T focuses on providing job related and introduction to the various career pathways within this field.
The public health field includes disciplines such as patient health navigator, health education outreach, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, environmental health, behavioral health, and occupational health. Skill competencies include knowledge of public health models, health risk assessments, health screenings, health promotion programming, and surveillance of disease outbreaks in a community.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Completion of the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.
PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Based upon behavior frameworks, identify and recommend health programs and interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Classify and distinguish preventive and risk factors for diseases and disabilities.
- Examine and apply behavior-changing practices to maximize health and wellness.
- Investigate and use research to review programs and evaluate strategies in public health awareness.
Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | 14 | |
| HEALTH EDUCATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
| STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | ||
or STAT 018 | STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
or STAT 050 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
or STAT 050H | HONORS ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| HUMAN BIOLOGY | ||
or BIOL 011 | GENERAL BIOLOGY | |
or BIOL 011H | HONORS GENERAL BIOLOGY | |
| LIST A - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | 4 | |
| CHEMISTRY – GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY I | ||
or CHEM 022 | INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY | |
or ANAT 025 | HUMAN ANATOMY | |
or PYSO 001 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | |
| LIST B - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | 3 | |
| HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | ||
| CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS | ||
| LIST C - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | 3 | |
| DRUGS, HEALTH, AND SOCIETY | ||
| WOMEN'S HEALTH | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| Required Subtotal | 24 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||