Public Health

Public Health Associate in Science for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer degree (AS-T) is primarily intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree at a California State University (CSU) in areas of study such as Public Health; Public Health Promotion; Public Health Administration; Health Education: School Health Education; Health Science; Health Science w/ Health Education option; Health Science w/ Public Health option; Health Science w/ Community Health option; Health Science w/ Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Collaborative Health and Human Services w/ Community Health option; Healthcare Administration; Health Services Administration; Healthcare Management; Occupational Health and Safety; and Environmental Health. The AS-T Public Health is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the California State University (CSU) within the public health field major and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. This degree eliminates the additional Bakersfield College graduation requirements. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply the multi-dimensional approach of public health sciences.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze proactive factors for disease prevention and risk factors for disease and disability.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate and apply behavior-changing techniques to maximize health and wellness.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate the concepts of research, program planning, and evaluation strategies.

• 5 Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to design culturally competent, racially sensitive, and community empowering public health education programs.

Program Requirements