Public Health Track, Public Health, AS

Program Code: PBH-Public Health Track-AS

Program Description

Associate of Science, Public Health, Public Health Track provides the lower division coursework towards bachelor degrees in community health, public health, health education, and other related areas and satisfies the lower division major requirements towards the UNR Bachelor of Science in Public Health.  Public health careers include Health Educators, Community Health Workers, and Environmental and Occupational Health Specialists.  The B.S. in Public Health is preparation for applying to Masters of Public Health (MPH) Programs, Health Administration Programs, or other graduate programs in Community and Public Health, including in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy and management.

Public Health Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
English 2 3
Fine Arts/Diversity 1 3
Mathematics 2 3
PBH 101 Introduction to Public Health 3
Social Science 1 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
BIOL 190A
BIOL 190L
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4
Elective 3 3-4
English 2 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
Elective 3 6-8
NUTR 223 Principles of Nutrition 6 3
PBH 220 Introduction to Public Health Biology 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
Electives 3 3
Electives: Lower level related to discipline 2 3
Humanities 1, 4 3
PBH 234 Introduction to Environmental Health 5 3
PBH 281 Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health 3
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60
1

See approved General Education list of the AA/AS Degree 

2

 See program recommendations or requirements

3

If transferring to UNR BS Public Health choose electives from UNR with prefixes found in Section IV.B.

4

Recommend PHIL 210 - World Religions for students transferring to UNR.

5

Will substitute for PBH 334 at UNR.

6

Fulfills 3 units of additional college credits towards science.

Program Requirements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA/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 AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English 13-6
Required:
Composition II
Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Arts3
Humanities 23
Mathematics3
Recommended:
Pre-Calculus I (or Higher)
Science[6]
Required:
BIOL 190A
BIOL 190L
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
CHEM 121General Chemistry I (includes Lab)4
Social Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 3[3]
Science 3[6]
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3[3]
Degree Requirements
NUTR 223Principles of Nutrition 53
PBH 101Introduction to Public Health3
PBH 220Introduction to Public Health Biology3
PBH 234Introduction to Environmental Health 43
PBH 281Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health3
Science 64
Electives
Select 15-18 transferable units15-18
Students transferring to UNR should take any BIOL, CHEM, MATH, or PHYS course OR PSY 105
Total Units60
1

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

2

Recommend PHIL 210 - World Religions for students transferring to UNR. 

3

Course may also count toward degree requirements.  Please consult with Academic Advisement. 

4

Will substitute for PBH 334 at UNR.

5

Fulfills 3 units of additional college credits towards science. 

6

If transferring to UNR BS, Public Health choose electives from UNR with prefixes found in Section IV.B.

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.

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.