Public Health for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with sufficient understanding of public health theories, concepts and applications to succeed in upper division coursework in public health and health-related majors at a four­-year college or university. This degree emphasizes a social justice framework, with a focus on the social determinants of health and improving the health of diverse communities. Multiple determinants of health will be explored, including sociological, economic, genetic, behavioral, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and health disparities. They will apply the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis to develop an action based approach for community organizing, project planning, education, and advocacy. The major in Public Health prepares students for careers in public health and related health professions in settings including community based organizations, health departments, local state and federal agencies, social service organizations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and research organizations.

To earn the Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

• completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better or "P" if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis; and
• California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.