Public Health
Associate of Science
Transfer Major
Department of Health Sciences
Founders Hall 112 • Phone 215-968-8353 (option 3)
Curriculum Code No. 1207
The Associate of Science in Public Health program prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree programs within the field of Public Health or affiliated areas of study.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- describe socioeconomic, behavioral, environmental, and biological factors that affect human health, risk of disease, and health inequity;
- explain how epidemiologists track disease;
- explain the role of government in the provision and regulation of healthcare;
- discuss the nature of oppression and its impact on marginalized communities; and
- critique health information sources.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I C,7 | 4 |
| BIOL182 Human Anatomy and Physiology II C | 4 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems A,C,9 | 3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,C,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP114 Technical Writing c | 3 |
| HITT190 Introduction to Health Information Technology | 3 |
| HITT250 Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information Technology C | 3 |
| HLTH103 Life and Health2 | 3 |
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,C,2,6 | 3 |
| MEDA120 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| SOCI140 Peoples of America 3 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities B,1 | 3 |
| Health Behavior & Behavioral Change Electives D | 6 |
| Math/Science Elective E | 3-4 |
| Social Determinants of Health Elective F | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I C,7 | 4 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,2,10 | 3 |
| HITT190 Introduction to Health Information Technology | 3 |
| HLTH103 Life and Health2 | 3 |
| MEDA120 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL182 Human Anatomy and Physiology II C | 4 |
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP114 Technical Writing c | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8 | 3 |
| Math/Science Elective E | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13-14 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems A,C,9 | 3 |
| HITT250 Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information Technology C | 3 |
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,C,2,6 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Health Behavior & Behavioral Change Electives D | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,C,4,5 | 3 |
| SOCI140 Peoples of America 3 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities B,1 | 3 |
| Health Behavior & Behavioral Change Electives D | 3 |
| Social Determinants of Health Elective F | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
A Placement testing required
B Select from one of the approved Arts/Humanities courses in the catalog
C Course requires prerequisite.
D Health Behavior & Behavior Change Electives - Students may select from the following courses that examine behaviors that affect health or interventions / messages that may affect behavior: HLTH120; HLTH120N; HLTH121; HLTH130; HLTH250; MGMT145; MKTG200; MKTG220; MKTG230; SOCI150; PSYC120; PSYC125; PSYC160; or SSWK215.
E Math/Science Elective - Students may select from the following: BIOL228; CHEM101; CHEM121; MATH101; MATH120; MATH122; MATH125; MATH140; MATH215; or SCIE105.
F Social Determinants of Health Elective - Students may select from the following courses that examine sociocultural factors that can impact health: CLTR110; COMM215; HLTH200; POLI111; POLI120; PSYC200; SSWK110; SOCI230; or WMST110.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Diversity
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communication
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing