Public Health Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
About the Program
The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in a public health science related major such as: Health Science, 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, Public Health Promotion, Kinesiology with Health Education, Kinesiology with Health Science option, Kinesiology with Health and Wellness Promotion, Kinesiology with Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Collaborative Health, and Human Services with Community Health option. The goals of the proposed program are to align with the CSU public health science related Bachelor of Science degrees. The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students with the common core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in a public health science related major.
Career Opportunities
Program Outcomes
Completion Requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer
to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Required Core: (14 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 30 | Introduction to College Biology | 4 |
| HEA 1 | Introduction to Personal Health | 3 |
| HEA 7 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| MATH 40 | Statistics and Probability | 4 |
List A: Select One (4 - 5 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 7A | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIO 7B | Human Physiology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory and Applied Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 31 | Introduction to College Chemistry | 4 |
List B: (3 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HEA 11 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
List C: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HEA 3 | Women's Health | 3 |
| NTRN 1 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 10 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 12 | Life-Span Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
Total Units for the Major: 24-25
Additional General Education and Elective Units: 35-36
Total Units: 60
See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.