Public Health AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer, also called the Public Health AS-T degree, introduces students to the core principles and methodologies used in the study of public health. Students will acquire the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue post-secondary degrees in public health or related fields. This degree provides an understanding of population health, disease prevention, and the promotion of health equity. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of Cal-GETC and 23-25 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
KINE 010 | Personal & Community Health | 3 |
HS 073 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
SOC 003 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3-4 |
or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
or BUMA 003 | Business Statistics | |
BI 004 | Elements of Biology | 4 |
CH 003 | Introductory General Chemistry | 4-9 |
or CH 001A | General Chemistry I | |
or BI 013 & BI 014 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
HS 075 | Cultural Competence in Health and Social Services | 3 |
PSY 012 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
Required Subtotal | 23-29 | |
Cal-GETC 1 | 34 | |
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
Degree Total | 60 |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.