The Associate of Science in Public Health will serve those professionals who wish to gain an entry level position in public health and health services administration professions in a limited or technical manner. Graduates would be able to continue and earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health to raise their employability in the profession.
Program Objectives:
In addition to the institutional and general education learning level objectives, the Associate of Science students upon completion of the degree, will be able to serve as practicing Public Health Professionals and:
Explain how and why they are a part of a global community and the health of one nation or community affects the planet as a whole.
Explain why the profession of public health is dynamic, political, and controversial. To face health issues, a professional must define the public as diverse, with many views, beliefs, values and concerns.
Possess the training and competence in the utilization of technologies to deliver health care services to their communities.
Choose and utilize the appropriate policies, educational programs, and incentives to develop and maintain individual and community lifestyles which promote optimal health.
Develop a continuum of supportive public health services appropriate for their community.
Resolve conflicts over public health and health care issues.
Ensure that the findings of current public health research are communicated to their communities in an appropriate manner.
Assure communities of the right to receive sufficient information from suppliers of health care technologies, health care providers, and relevant governmental agencies.
Explain and assist in the development of a safe community environment.
Maintain involvement with their communities to assure appropriate education regarding public health matters.
Maintain the utmost ethical standards in their personal and professional conduct.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours
RQ295 / COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning - Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.
General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture
Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100 - Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101 - Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102 - Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab
SC102 / SCIN104 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
SC122 / SCIN105 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106 - Introduction to Physics
SC123 / SCIN107 - Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108 - Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109 - Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN110 - Introduction to Oceanography
SC126 / SCIN111 - Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN112 - Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN113 - Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC108 / SCIN114 - Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128 / SCIN115 - Introduction to Physical Geology Lab
SC105 / SCIN116 - Introduction to Forestry
SC125 / SCIN117 - Introduction to Forestry Lab
SC110 / SCIN118 - Introduction to Human Ecology
SC120 / SCIN119 - Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus
History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877
Humanities - 3 semester hours
HM101/ SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking
Literature - 3 semester hours
All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from The Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance
Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I
Core Requirements (21 semester hours)
GM270 / PBHE112 - Health Services Organization
GM285 / COMM285 - Interpersonal Communications
GM307 / MGMT312 - Leadership & Motivation
GM310 / MGMT311 - Organizational Behavior
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)
There are no elective requirements for this degree.
