Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Public Health Science
2025-2026 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 presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various public health professions and organizations; the study, prevention and control of disease in the community; the analysis of the social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health. (C-ID PH 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 PH 100). |
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| PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 | Meets IGETC Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Topics also include the science of psychology, ethics, perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, 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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