Public Health for Transfer
Associate in Science Degree Health Education · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a public health degree, an emphasis or option within a public health degree, or a degree considered similar to public health at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a public health major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to relate and apply the key theories and concepts of public health to advanced academic study.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| HEAL 101 | Principles of Health | 3 |
| HEAL 180 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| BIO 110 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) * | 4 |
| orBIO 111 & BIO 111L | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture)and Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lab) | |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics * | 3-5 |
| orBUS 204 | Business Statistics | |
| orPSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| orSOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) | |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) | |
| List A: Select one course (4-5 units). | 4-5 | |
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy | |
| BIO 220 | Human Physiology * | |
| BIO 230 | Introduction to Microbiology * | |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors * | |
| List B: Select one course (3 units). | 3 | |
| NUTR 100 | Nutrition Today | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| List C: Select one course (3 units). | 3 | |
| ANTH 120 | Global Health * | |
| HEAL 205 | Integrative Health and Wellness | |
| HEAL 222 | Stress Management | |
| Total Units | 23-26 | |
*. Course and its "or" counterpart(s) satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement.
Note:
Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.