Public Health Track, Public Health, 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.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| English 2 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts/Diversity 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| PBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Social Science 1 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 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 Total | 15 | |
| 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 Total | 15 | |
| 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 Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
- 2
See program recommendations or requirements
- 3
- 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:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English 1 | 3-6 | |
Required: | ||
| Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
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 121 | General Chemistry I (includes Lab) | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 3 | [3] | |
| Science 3 | [6] | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 | [3] | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| NUTR 223 | Principles of Nutrition 5 | 3 |
| PBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PBH 220 | Introduction to Public Health Biology | 3 |
| PBH 234 | Introduction to Environmental Health 4 | 3 |
| PBH 281 | Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health | 3 |
| Science 6 | 4 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 15-18 transferable units | 15-18 | |
| Students transferring to UNR should take any BIOL, CHEM, MATH, or PHYS course OR PSY 105 | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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
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.
