Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Public Health Science
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 63
Term 1
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ALH 3: Introduction to Public Health | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. (C-ID PHS 101). |
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| BIOL 1: Introduction to Biology | 4.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology, focusing on the flow of genetic information through cells and generations and the flow of energy through cells and ecosystems. Topics include processes of science, cell structure and function, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, ecology, and a survey of the diversity of life. An emphasis is placed on the critical analysis of current biological issues, including threats to biodiversity and applications of biotechnology in agriculture and medicine. |
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets IGETC Area 2A | 4.00 | ||
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| HLTH 2: Health and Wellness | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety. Graded only. (C-ID PHS 100). |
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| PSY 1: Principles of Psychology | 3.00 | Meets IGETC Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychology by surveying the basic theories, concepts and research in the science of human behavior and cognitive processes. Topics include the science of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, ethics, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, cognition, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110). |
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| IGETC Area 1A Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets IGETC Area 5A/5C | 5.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 3A Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 1B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
13.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BIOL 20: Human Anatomy | 4.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 110B). |
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| List A (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 3B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, ECON 20H, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for UC and out of state. | |
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| IGETC Area 4 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Taking POS 2 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for UC. | |
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Term 4
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BIOL 21: Human Physiology | 4.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 and CHEM 1 or CHEM 51 Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B). |
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| IGETC 3A/3B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 1C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 7 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 2.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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