Public Health - Associate in Science

Program Information

Program Status
1 [Active]
Program Code
publichealth.as
Program Name
Public Health
Degree Type
Associate in Science
Academic Level
Undergraduate
School
Health and Human Services
Department
Health Careers

Program Description

Associate of Science Degree in Public Health is designed to provide students the tools in preparation for a variety of entry-level public health positions in community service, health-related, recreation, and public health facilities. This program is designed to be able to transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in health education, health administration, environmental health, or a related field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Promote health, wellness and resources for the effective functioning of an individual, family, group and community.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the many facets of individual and community health including risk factors, substance use, equity, attitudes, and behaviors and their impact on the variety of delivery systems.
  3. Use appropriate data and statistics to make decisions regarding strategies improving public health services.
Assessment of Student Learning

Assessment will be using test, quizzes, assignments and projects in a variety of courses.

Transfer Agreements
Bachelor Degree in Honors 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Integrated Studies 2+2 agreement with Oakland University
Bachelor of Applied Science 3+1 agreement with Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Service - Public Health 2+2 agreement with University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Social Work 2+2 agreement with Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health 2+2 agreement with Western Michigan University

What classes do I take?

Public Health: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements and Eligibility

There are no specific admission requirements for acceptance into the Public Health program. When you apply to the college, choose Public Health as your course of study.

General Education Requirements

Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any two, from different disciplines, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 6: Natural Sciences
Complete any one, not BIO (recommend CHEM-131 or CHEM-141), from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Credit Hours
9.00

See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.

Required Courses

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
PSY-131: Introductory Psychology 3.00
SOC-131: Introduction to Sociology 3.00
AH-141: Introduction to Public Health 3.00
AH-151: Introduction to Community Health 3.00
HPE-141: Introduction to Health and Wellness 3.00
HPE-158: Introduction to Nutrition 3.00
AH-100: Medical Terminology 4.00
BIO-138: Environmental Science Lecture 3.00
BIO-139: Environmental Science Laboratory 2.00
Credit Hours: 27
Required Support Courses
Course Name Credit Hours

Computer Technology: Complete one

 3.00
MATH-141: Introduction to Statistics 4.00

Science: Complete one.

 4.00

English Composition: Complete one:

 3.00

English Composition or Communication: Complete one

HANK Requirement
GENGL-COMCMP2
 3.00

Math and Science Electives: Complete eight (8) additional credits of 100-level or higher Math and/or Science courses from the General Education Requirements list for a program total of 24 Math and Science credits.

 8.00
Credit Hours: 25
Minimum Total Credit Hours
61.00

Other Information

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to be able to transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in health education, health administration, environmental health, or a related field.

Expected Program Duration
60
Program Eligible for Financial Aid
Yes
Year Established
2020

Program Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2020
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
HLC Approval Date