Public Health Science
4 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
PHS 206 PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE - ASPECTS OF DRUG USE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PH 103
Presents an in depth analysis of the major health problems associated with the use, misuse, and abuse of drugs including herbs/plants, performance enhancing, over-the-counter, prescription, controlled, and designer drugs. Emphasizes the metabolism of drugs, drug interactions, and addiction from various socio-cultural perspectives such as age, gender, and ethnicity.
PHS 210 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHS 101
Provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
PHS 212 HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- Eligibility for transfer-level English composition based on the current college process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PH 102
Provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions. Explores how education, socioeconomic status, racism, and gender shape health epidemics and policy development. Explores fundamental theories and demonstrate basic skills to advocate for health and social justice.
PHS 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides opportunities for students in Public Health Science to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.