Public Health Science Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer, also called the Public
Health Science AS-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to the California State
University campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Health, Health Science and Public
Health Science. The Public Health Science AS-T degree focuses on an understanding
of the health of populations. This degree is designed to prepare students in the study
of public health science and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division
work. Students choosing this degree program will study a range of topics related to
human health and disease including: core functions and disciplines of public health;
human anatomy and physiology; diseases and their causes, including risk factor; distributions
of diseases; primary prevention strategies; and behavior-change theory and application.
Students will be gain understanding of the biopsychosocial basis for health and healthy
populations. Further, they will be able to understand and assess the burden of disease
on the health of populations, including the impact of environmental exposures; use
of data to support evidence based practices; develop and deliver health programs and
interventions that are based on behavior frameworks; and evaluate health programs
and initiatives for effectiveness. Public Health Science bridges the gap between scientific
discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of life.
Semester 1
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| HS 013 |
General Nutrition |
3 |
| ENG 001A |
English Composition |
4 |
| KINE 010 |
Personal & Community Health |
3 |
| HS 073 |
Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
Semester 2
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| CH 007 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry |
5 |
| MATH 014 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
| PSY 001 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| CSU GE Area A1 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
Summer
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| CH 003 |
Introductory General Chemistry |
4 |
Semester 3
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| BI 004 |
Elements of Biology |
4 |
| BI 013 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| CSU GE Area A3 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| CSU GE Area C1 |
Arts |
3 |
| CSU GE Area F |
Ethnic Studies |
3 |
Semester 4
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| BI 014 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
5 |
| HIST 017 or 018 |
U.S. History |
3 |
| PS 001 |
Introduction to Government |
3 |
| CSU GE Area C2 |
Humanities |
3 |
Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting CSU GE or IGETC GE courses.
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