Planner for Public Health Professions - Public Health (A.S.)
Title of Major: Public Health Professions - Public Health, A.S.
Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.
Code: AS.PBH.PUBLIC-HEA
Total Credit Hours: 60
Learn more about the Public Health Professions Degree program
Purpose: For students interested in pursuing public health and transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment.
Additional Program Requirements
A grade of C or better in all Public Health Professions courses is required to progress in the program. Please note this program requires completion of a service learning assignment/general community service project (PBH 203).
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Tiffin Bumpass
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 135-Statistics | 3 credit hours | ||
| PBH 101-Introduction to Public Health | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 101-Fundamentals of Biology | 4 credit hours | ||
| HEA 150-Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED OR EMT 104-Emergency Medical Responder |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective  |
3 credit hours | ||
| PBH 105-Essentials of Health Behavior | 3 credit hours | ||
| MDA 113-Medical Terminology | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 136-Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory | 4 credit hours | ||
SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology  |
3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| PHL 115-Critical and Creative Thinking in the Information Age OR PHL 141-Introduction to Logic OR PHL 142-Ethics OR PHL 194-Ethics and the Information Age |
3 credit hours | ||
| PBH 102-Introduction to Epidemiology |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology | 4 credit hours | ||
Arts & Humanities GER (except PHL) |
3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Due to a variety of transfer requirements at four-year schools, students should consult with an academic advisor or with their transfer school before choosing their electives. |
3-4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| PBH 201-Global Health |
3 credit hours | ||
| PBH 202-Emerging Public Health Issues |
3 credit hours | ||
| PBH 203-Health Education Promotion |
3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Due to a variety of transfer requirements at four-year schools, students should consult with an academic advisor or with their transfer school before choosing their electives. |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Social & Behavioral Science GER (except SOC) |
3 credit hours |
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