Pre-Nursing Track, Public Health, AS

Program Description

The Associate of Science, Public Health, Pre-Nursing Track provides the lower division coursework towards potential bachelor degrees in community health, public health, health education, and other related areas and will prepare students to apply for the TMCC Nursing AS degree program.

Public Health Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

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See Approved General Education list for AA/AS degree.

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See program recommendations and requirements.

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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective units.

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Not needed if you have current state certification for CNA.

Program Requirements

Associate of Science degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AS degree, students must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AS.
4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective units.

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Course may also count toward degree requirements.  Please consult with Academic Advisement and the Nursing Program.

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Not needed if you have current state certification for CNA.

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See Approved General Education list for AA/AS degree.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Recognize how the social, cultural, economic, political, geographical, and biological environments affect personal and community health.

PSLO2: Describe and apply behavioral strategies to promote personal health and wellness, and disease and illness prevention.

PSLO3: Demonstrate the ability to gather and interpret evidence-based information, and effectively communicate, in both written and oral formats, on topics related to community health.

PSLO4: Describe and apply the fundamental principles of human anatomy and physiology pathways as they relate to human health.

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.