This planner contains a recommended sequence of courses to complete the degree online in five terms. Recommended courses are high-enrolled courses that can be expected to have online sections in the term in which they appear. Other courses from the same category can be substituted when they meet the program requirements. Refer to the course catalog, your academic advisor or your academic chair for more information. Refer to AACC’s Transfer Agreements page: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/.

Official 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: This program is for students to pursue career options in public health including health education and promotion, community health, patient navigation, epidemiology or other related health profession pathways. Students may transfer to a four-year institution in public health, community or behavioral health or gain 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 project (PBH 203).

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Cory Doubek

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 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 / ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
Required General Education Mathematics MAT 135 - Statistics	3 credit hours
PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health	3 credit hours
Required General Education Biological and Physical Science (Lab Science) BIO 101 - Fundamentals of Biology	4 credit hours

Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
PBH 105 - Essentials of Health Behavior	3 credit hours
Program General Education Biological and Physical Science BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1	4 credit hours
Wellness Requirement HEA 111 - Personal and Community Health	3 credit hours

Term 3 (Summer)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Required General Education Social and Behavioral Science PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours
General Education Arts and Humanities PHL 194 - Ethics and the Information Age   This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
General Education Social and Behavioral Science/Diversity Requirement SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology   Other options to meet this requirement: SOC 105 or SOC 150.	3 credit hours

Term 4 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PBH 102 - Introduction to Epidemiology	3 credit hours
PBH 201 - Global Health	3 credit hours
General Education Arts and Humanities COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
Program Elective HEA 113 - Women’s Health  OR  MDA 113 - Medical Terminology  OR PSY 216 - Human Sexuality   Students may substitute any program elective. For a complete list of program electives, refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours

Term 5 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Required General Education Technology CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology	3 credit hours
PBH 202 - Emerging Public Health Issues	3 credit hours
PBH 203 - Health Education Promotion	3 credit hours
Program Elective HEA 113 - Women’s Health  OR  MDA 113 - Medical Terminology  OR PSY 216 - Human Sexuality   Students may substitute any program elective. For a complete list of program electives, refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
Program Elective HEA 137 - Weight Management: Utilizing Healthy Approaches to Diet and Physical Activity   Students may substitute any program elective. For a complete list of program electives, refer to the college catalog.	1 credit hour