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.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesStudents 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.
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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
| MATH - TBD | CSU Transferable Math GE Course | B4 & Major | 3 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
| HLTH 1 | Health Education | E & Major | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 1 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | A3 | 3-4 |
| HLTH 5 | Introduction to Public Health | D & Major | 3 |
| CHEM 1A* | General Chemistry | B1 | 5 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1 | Life Sciences | B2 & Major | 3 |
| BIO 1L | Life Sciences Laboratory | B3 & Major | 1 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 11 | Human Anatomy | Major | 4 |
| CHEM 4 | Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry | B1/B3 & Major | 5 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | C2 | 3 |
| PSYC 1 | Introduction to Psychology | D & Major | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 12 | Human Physiology | Major | 4 |
| Arts/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 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
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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