Public Health, Associate in Science for Transfer
Public Health, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Sciences in Public Health Transfer Degree (AS-T in Public Health) provides preparation for students interested in careers in public health. Typical employment opportunities in the field are in areas of gerontology, health promotion, hospitals/health care facilities, community and public health programs, public and private health, and human services agencies (city, county, state, and national), long-term care facilities, diabetes education programs, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and professional consulting organizations.
The Associate in Sciences in Public Health Transfer Degree (AS-T in Public Health) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, 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 and Collaborative Health and Human Services with Community Health option or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AS-T in Public Health within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. The AS-T in Public Health may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system.
To earn an AS-T in Public Health, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
b. The required coursework for the major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Complete all courses in the major and Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “P” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/No Pass" (Credit/No Credit) toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T in Public Health degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: Complete the following | ||
| HED M20 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HED M22 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| or SOC M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| BIOL M01 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| Units from LIST A | 4 - 5 | |
| Units from LIST B | 3 | |
| Units from LIST C | 3-5 | |
| Total Units for Major | 24-27 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select one course | 4-5 | |
| ANAT M01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM M01A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM M01AH | Honors: General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM M12 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| MICR M01 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| PHSO M01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PHSO M01H | Honors: Human Physiology | 4 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST B: Complete the following | 3 | |
| HED M21 | Social Determinants of Health, Disparities and Equities | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST C: Select one of the following | 3 - 5 | |
| ANTH M01 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M01H | Honors: Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CD M02 | Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence | 3 |
| CD M03 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CD M03H | Honors: Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| COMM M04 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GIS M01 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| HED M05 | First Aid, CPR, AED & Emergency Procedures | 3 |
| KIN M01 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| NTS M01 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSY M05 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY M07 | Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) | 3 |
| PSY M13 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC M110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC M110H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC M130 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SPAN M100 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M110 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN M200 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M210 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for Major | 24-27 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 12-15 | |
| Elective Units | 11-17 | |
| Total Units for the AS-T Degree | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- apply the multidimensional approach of public health sciences.
- identify proactive factors for disease prevention and risk factors for disease and disability.
- apply behavior-changing techniques to maximize health and wellness.
- apply the concepts of research, program planning, and evaluation strategies.