Public Health Science, A.S.-T
An A.S.-T in Public Health Science for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Public Health Science or similar major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Public Health Science for Transfer provide students with an ability to solve qualitative problems and think critically in regards to major concepts in community health and personal wellness. Additionally, the degree focuses on providing job based skills and an introduction to the disciplines within the Public Health field.
AS.PHS.OPTBAST or AS.PHS.OPTCAST
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| HS-123 | Drugs, Health and Society (formerly Drugs: Use and Abuse) | 3 |
| HS-120 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II or American Sign Language II | 4 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| HS-120 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Biology | ||
| Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | ||
or BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| List A: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Drugs, Health and Society (formerly Drugs: Use and Abuse) | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | ||
or NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | |
| Principles of Sociology | ||
or SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | |
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Total Units | 31-32 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | ||
| MSJC General Education Option B or C | ||
Possible double counting: 17-20 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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