Public Health Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree

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):

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).