Public Health
Associate of Science Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with a concentration in public health.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
18 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HLTH 1060 |
Comprehensive Medical Terminology |
3 |
| HLTH 1210 |
Community Health Worker |
3 |
| HOEC 1050 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
| HPER 2200 |
First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider |
3 |
| HPER 2310 |
Community Health |
3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science & Social Science
select at least one - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| INDT 1180 |
Computerized Manufacturing Technologies Theory |
1 |
| PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
English / Literature
select at least one - must earn a C or above - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL 2030 |
Creating Poetry I |
3 |
| ENGL 2050 |
Creating Stories I |
3 |
| ENGL 2070 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
| ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
| ENGL 2150 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2160 |
American Literature after 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
| ENGL 2200 |
British Literature to 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2210 |
British Literature after 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2730 |
The Novel and the Movie |
3 |
| THEA 1010 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THEA 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
Fine and Performing Arts
select one if needed - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
0-4 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ARTS 1050 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism I |
3 |
| ARTS 1060 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism II |
3 |
| FREN 1200 |
Elementary French I |
4 |
| MUSC 1010 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
| SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Mathematics
Math 2170 required - select one additional
|
6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 1140 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MATH 1150 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| MATH 1220 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
| MATH 1600 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
| MATH 2010 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
5 |
| MATH 2170 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
Natural Science
required
|
8 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOS 2250 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| BIOS 2260 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
Oral Communication
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SPCH 1010 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
| SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Technology
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| INFO 1010 |
Fundamentals of Information Technology |
3 |
| INFO 1100 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| OFFT 1500 |
Microsoft Office |
3 |
Written Communication
required - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
|
12-13 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOS 2460 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| HPER 2300 |
Stress Management |
3 |
| HUSR 1010 |
Introduction to Human Services and Counseling |
3 |
| HUSR 2020 |
Medical and Psycho-Social Aspects of Chemical Use |
3 |
| MATH 1025 |
Math for Health Care Professionals |
3 |
| NURS 1110 |
Health Assessment and Health Promotion I |
2 |
| NURS 2100 |
Health Care Ethics |
3 |
