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Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree


Associate of Science in Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree

The Associate of Science in Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree prepares students for transfer to a Bachelor of Science program in a California State University (CSU).

 

Program Offered

DEGREE / CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

 

Contact
Chairperson
Carlos Sermeño
Phone
(310) 287-4464
Email
Office Location
MSB 100
Office Hours
Mon.- Fri.: 9am - 4pm

Department
Health Science

Pathway
Health Sciences

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Associate of Science in Public Health Science for Transfer Degree is (1) to apply evidence based models needed to evaluate scientific literature and other Public Health related concepts (2) to provide the courses necessary to prepare students for transfer to a CSU. Students who complete the program will be able to demonstrate the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

PLO's Description
PLO #1: Describe public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levels.
PLO #2: Applies knowledge of various approaches to improving population-based health
PLO #3: Applies ethical principles in using (e.g., accessing, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating) public health data and information
PLO #4: Analyze, disseminate and integrate health research and statistics into health promotion.
PLO #5: Describe the leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and health disparities.

The Associate of Science in Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) is a degree that provides a solid lower-division preparation for students who intend to transfer to a California State University (CSU) for a bachelor’s degree in Health Science with Health Education option, Health Science with Public Health option, Health Science with Community Health Option, Health Science with Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health Education, Public Health, Kinesiology with Health Education, Kinesiology with Health Science option, Kinesiology with Health and Wellness option, Kinesiology with Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Collaborative Health and Human Services with Community Health option. This degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU and guarantee admissions to a CSU. Although, students are guaranteed admissions, it is not to any particular campus or program in the CSU system. This coursework will satisfy the lower division Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer Degree requirements at some of the CSU campuses.

This degree complies with The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440). To earn the Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer Degree, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both the following:
    1. (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
    2. (B) A minimum of 30 semester units in the major or in a major area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  2. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer Degree requires that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students will not be required to complete additional local graduation requirements to obtain the Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP).

Courses

Recommended Pathway for

Associate of Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) in Public Health

Required (27-29 units)

Class Description Units
HLTH 11 Personal Health and Wellness 3
ALD HTH 102 Health and Social Justice 3
ALD HTH 103 Introduction to Public Health 3
MATH 227 Statistics 4
BIO 3A

Introduction to Biology (lecture)

AND

3
BIO 3B Introduction to Biology (lab) 1
PSYCH 1 General Psychology 3
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 5
ANAT 001 Introduction to Human Anatomy (with Lab) 4
PHYS 001 Introduction to Human Physiology (with Lab) 4
  Total Units for Major 30

List A: Select one (3 units)

Class Description Units
ECON 1 Principles of Economics I 3
ECON 2 Principles of Economics II 3
FAM & CS 21 Nutrition 3
PSYCH 52 Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality 3
SOC 1 Sociology 3
Total Units IGETC CSU
Total Units that may be double counted    
IGETC / CSU - Breadth / Local general education pattern 37 39
Transferable Electives (as needed):    
Degree Total: 60 60