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 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements
   2. The required coursework for the AS-T in Public Health as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.

2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 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. 

3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). 

4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the 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 when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

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.