Public Health
Public Health
The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer focuses on an understanding of the health of populations. This degree is designed to prepare students in the study of public health 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 factors; distributions of diseases; primary prevention strategies; and behavior-change theory and application. Students will gain understanding of the biopsychosocial basis for health and healthy populations. Further, they will be able to 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 based on behavior frameworks; and evaluate health programs and initiatives for effectiveness. Public Health bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of life.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Assess the burden of disease on the health of populations, including the impact of environmental exposures and use 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.
- Describe the interplay between health determinants and inequities, such as environmental conditions, social, behavioral and cultural factors, and biological considerations, and explain the role of each in determining local, national and global health organization and policy.
- Analyze current public health issues and describe how they affect societal well-being among specific populations of age, gender, sexual orientation/preference, ethnicity, marginalization, education and socioeconomic status.
- Recognize the challenges and opportunities of public health in the 21st century and beyond.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses (14 units) | UNITS | |
| KIN-36 | Wellness: Lifestyle Choices | 3.00 |
| PUB-1 | Introduction to Public Health | 3.00 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4.00 |
| STAT-C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4.00 |
| PSYC-48 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4.00 |
| SOC-48 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4.00 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BIO-1 | General Biology | 4.00 |
| BIO-1H | Honors General Biology | 4.00 |
List A | Units: 4.00–8.00
Complete one of the following options:
| List A (4-8 units) | Units | |
| Option 1: | ||
| CHE-1A/1AH | General Chemistry, I | 5 |
| Option 2: | ||
| BIO-50A | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-50B | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Option 3: | ||
| BIO-55 | Microbiology | 4 |
List B | Units: 3.00
Select one of the following:
| List B (3 units) | Units | |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC-1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-1H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| KIN-4 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HES-1 | Health Science | 3 |
| BIO-35 | Health Science | 3 |
List C | Units: 3.00
Select one of the following:
| List C (3 units) | Units | |
| KIN-38 | Stress Management | 3 |
| PSYC-11 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
Total Units: 24-28
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).