Public Health, Associate in Science for Transfer
Public Health, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science for Transfer in Public Health offers students an opportunity to enrich their education with an emphasis on improved health as well as prepare them for transfer to bachelor degree programs, such as Health Science, Health Education, and Public Health.
The program is intended for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or a similar major at a California State University. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Each CSU campus determines which of its degrees are “similar” to the Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer. For a current list of the majors (and the options, areas of emphasis, or concentration within those majors) that have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage. Students are also strongly encouraged to obtain guidance from a Ventura College counselor or the University Transfer Center. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn an Associate in Science for Transfer in Public Health at Ventura College, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the Ventura County Community College District.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Obtain a grade of “C” or better, or “P,” in all courses required in the major or area of emphasis. Even though a “P” grade is allowed (Title 5, Section 55063), it is recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (“A,” “B,” or “C”) due to unit limitations on “P/NP” courses.
- Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at the college granting the degree.
Transfer requirements may differ. Students are advised to see a counselor or consult assist.org.
Please note as of Fall 2024, requirement number 4 should read: "Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence within the college district." per updates to AB 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates; last reviewed in May 2024.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BIOL V01 & V01L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| HED V01 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HED V20 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or PSY V04 | Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| or MATH V43 | Elementary Statistics with Applications for Health Care Professionals | |
| Required Core Units | 14 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| List A: Select one course from the following: | ||
| ANAT V01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM V101 | Elementary Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM V120A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MICR V01 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| PHSO V01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| List B: Select one course from the following: | ||
| HED V22 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| List C: Select one course from the following: | ||
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| CD V03 | Human Development | 3 |
| HED V02 | Health and Wellness: Designed for Women | 3 |
| HED V04 | Health and Wellness: Designed for Men | 3 |
| HED V24 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| HED V76 | Managing Stress | 3 |
| HED V87 | Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN V80 | First Aid, Safety, AED, and CPR for the Professional | 3 |
| KIN V81 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V05 | Introduction to Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V25 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Required Additional Units | 10-11 | |
| --------------------- | ||
| Total Major Units | 24-25 | |
| CalGETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (10-16) | |
| Elective Units | 11-18 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. for Transfer Degree | 60 | |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than a CSU.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify health promotion strategies for prevention, detection, and control of infectious and chronic disease.
- Ascertain current public health issues and describe how they affect societal well-being among specific populations.
- Communicate factors associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, including populations at the greatest risk, and discuss strategies for prevention.