Public Health Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
Public Health Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer degree offers students an opportunity to enrich their education with an emphasis on improved health as well as prepare students for transfer to bachelor degree programs such as Health Science, Health Education, and Public Health.
The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Health Science or a similar major at a California State University. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Students should consult with a counselor for the best transfer option to a CSU campus or major that will fulfill their educational needs.
Please note as of Fall 2024, requirement number 4 should read: "Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence within the college district." per updates to AB 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates; last reviewed in May 2024.
To earn a Public Health Science AS-T degree, students must complete:
- Certified 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-CSU) or the California 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 on transfer courses.
- Obtainment of a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HED V01 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HED V20 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| MATH V44 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| PSY V01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL V01 & V01L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| ANAT V01 & PHSO V01 | Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | 8 |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| Elementary Chemistry and Elementary Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Units from List A | 3 | |
| Additional Units/Requirements | ||
| CSU General Education or IGETC-CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Electives (CSU transferrable units to reach 60) | 3-9 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 15-19 | |
| Total Units | 73-81 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List A | ||
| ECON V01A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON V01B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| HED V22 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| HED V24 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| HED V76 | Managing Stress | 3 |
| HED V87 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HED V95 | 3 | |
| KIN V80 | First Aid, Safety, AED, and CPR for the Professional | 3 |
| PSY V25 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, especially if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than CSU.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify health promotion strategies for prevention, detection, and control of infectious and chronic disease.
- Ascertain current public health issues and describe how they affect societal well-being among specific populations.
- Communicate factors associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, including populations at the greatest risk, and discuss strategies for prevention.