Planner for Fast Track Public Health Professions - Public Health, A.S.

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Official Title of Major: Public Health Professions - Public Health, A.S. (Fast Track Option)

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/): Deborah Hammond

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
PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health	3 credit hours
PBH 105 - Essentials of Health Behavior	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement HEA 111 - Personal and Community Health	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 * *BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology is prerequisite for BIO 233	4 credit hours
PBH 102 - Introduction to Epidemiology	3 credit hours
PBH 202 - Emerging Public Health Issues	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PBH 201 - Global Health	3 credit hours
Elective Students will meet with the Public Health Coordinator to determine the best options for their desired transfer institution or professional goals.	3-4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PBH 203 - Health Education Promotion	3 credit hours
Elective Students will meet with the Public Health Coordinator to determine the best options for their desired transfer institution or professional goals.	3-4 credit hours

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Only students who are eligible for Fast Track may use this planner. (Refer to Fast Track Option on the Academic Regulations page.)

Transferring Credits

Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

More Information

>> Link to main catalog page for this program.