Public Health A.S.-T. Degree (12837.AST)
School of Athletics and Sport Sciences
The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree (AS-T) is designed for students who are planning on transferring to a California State University (CSU). Upon completion of the transfer associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the CSU system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.
The goal of the Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree (AS-T in Public Health) is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Public Health or similar major.
For an Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:
60 semester CSU-transferable units.
the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
a minimum of 18 semester 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.
earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AS-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
A. Identify the basic concepts and terminologies of the public health discipline.
B. Analyze the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health disparities among various populations.
C. Examine individual and societal health and how they influence public health.
D. Demonstrate and apply behavior-changing techniques to maximize health and wellness.
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Program Requirements
Program Core: (23-25 Units) | Units |
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HLTH-01 Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
HLTH-10 Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
Statistics Course (select 1) | 3-4 |
Biology with Lab (select 1) | 4 |
List A: Select one course (minimum 4 units) from the following: List A: BIOL-20 Microbiology (4) | |
List B: Select one course (minimum 3 units) from the following: List B: | |
List C: Select one course (minimum 3 units) from the following: List C: | |
Total Units toward the Major: (23-25 Units) |
Total Units that may be double counted: (7-10 units)
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units: (34 Units)
Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (8-13 units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)
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Contact Information | |
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Dean | Robert Casey |
Phone | (209) 384-6322 |
School Office | GYM-Foyer |
(209) 381-6478 | |