Public Health Science

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.

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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

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CSU Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
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

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
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

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	UNITS
BIO 1	Life Sciences	B2 & Major	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
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

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
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.

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Community Health Workers

Median Salary

$46,771

Job Growth

+27%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
7%

Some College
3%

Associate's Degree
23%

Bachelor's Degree
52%

Master's Degree
15%

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Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

New workers start around $33,118. Normal pay is $46,771 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $71,289.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
7%

Some College
3%

Associate's Degree
23%

Bachelor's Degree
52%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.

Median Salary

$46,771

Job Growth

+27%

Postsecondary Specialized Health Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Certificate
3%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
12%

Master's Degree
36%

Doctoral or More
44%

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Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Certificate
3%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
12%

Master's Degree
36%

Doctoral or More
44%

Core Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise laboratory sessions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Participate in campus and community events.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Postsecondary Education Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Master's Degree
10%

Doctoral or More
90%

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Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Master's Degree
10%

Doctoral or More
90%

Core Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers

Median Salary

$88,602

Job Growth

+11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
19%

View Career

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $30,672. Normal pay is $88,602 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $144,727.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
19%

Core Tasks

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustments or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Median Salary

$88,602

Job Growth

+11%

Secondary School Career and Technical Education Teachers

Median Salary

$77,736

Job Growth

-19%

Education

Certificate
15%

Bachelor's Degree
74%

Master's Degree
11%

View Career

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $59,065. Normal pay is $77,736 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $103,831.

Education

Certificate
15%

Bachelor's Degree
74%

Master's Degree
11%

Core Tasks

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Place students in jobs or make referrals to job placement services.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Median Salary

$77,736

Job Growth

-19%

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