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The AS-T degree in Public Health Sciences offers a direct pipeline to both transfer and career paths globally by applying critical analysis skills to contemporary health issues and assessing the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system and the significant differences in systems in other countries.
Students discuss the role of community engagement in promoting public health and social justice. They will learn of the multiple determinants of health, including sociological, economic, genetic, behavioral, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and health disparities. Students study the risk factors and modes of transmission for infectious and chronic diseases and how these diseases affect both personal and public health. They will apply the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis and explain why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice.
Program Length
In consultation and cooperation with the Public Health Science programs of the California State Universities (CSUs), the AA-T in Kinesiology can be completed in four fulltime semesters. Students should work with an IVC Counselor on building their Individual Education Plan.
Transfer Options
The AS-T in Public Health Science is among only 23 degrees at IVC that guarantee admission to the CSU system. In addition, the AS-T is considered favorably in the application process at UC Irvine for those interested in their B.S. in Public Health Sciences.
Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
Semester 1
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | A2 | 4 |
| STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 & Major | 3 |
| COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | A1 | 3 |
| HLTH 1 | Health Education | E & Major | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1001 (WR 2) | Critical Thinking and Writing | A3 | 4 |
| HLTH 5 | Introduction to Public Health | D & Major | 3 |
| CHEM 4 | Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry and BioChemistry | B1 | 5 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Summer
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1 | Life Sciences | B2 & Major | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 11 | Human Anatomy | Major | 4 |
| HLTH 6 | Health and Social Justice | D | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | C2 | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 (PSYC 1) | Introduction to Psychology | D & Major | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 12 | Human Physiology | Major | 4 |
| HLTH 7 | Global Health | D | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 (PS 1) | American Government | D | 3 |
| NUT 1 | Principles of Nutrition | E | 3 |
- Chemistry 1A has a pre-requisite of Math 124 or higher.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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