Public Health AS-T Degree
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of all people and their communities. People in the public health field work to give everyone a safe place to work, learn, and play. It is responsible for setting safety standards for workers, developing school nutrition programs, tracking disease outbreaks, providing access to health care for women and children, preventing suicides, and much, much more.
The Public Health Science Associate in Science Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Public Health Science or similar majors. Review the degree requirements and program map here.
Health Education
Health education courses provide you with the knowledge you need to evaluate your own health and find areas you want to improve. The material will help you to establish healthy, lifelong habits in sleep, nutrition, exercise, and other areas. These courses can help you achieve academic success and improve your physical and mental well-being.
Taking one 3-unit Health course will meet the Area E1 requirement for the LACCD General Education degrees of an Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees.
Taking Health 002, 008, 011, 021 or 043 will meet the Area E requirement for California State University General Education Breadth.
Health Courses
3 Units (Lec 2 Hrs / Lab 2 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), UC
The students will determine the components of a healthy physical and psychological lifestyle, with an emphasis on disease prevention, including violence/abuse, nutrition, sexuality, reproduction, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, aging, stress management, and weight control. During the physical fitness segment, students participate in aerobic, flexibility, and strengthening activities, focusing on individual improvement. Students assess their fitness status to build their own fitness plan.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), UC
The student will investigate both physiological and psychological health issues that are unique to women, including, nutrition, hygiene, sexuality, reproduction, drug use, violence and abuse, and diseases common to women.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), UC, C-ID (PHS 100)
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. This course does not focus on the vocational aspects of the public health field and instead looks at the connection between personal behavior and its correlation with disease prevention. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, C-ID (KIN 101)
Students receive the theory and a detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. This course covers how to assess a victim’s condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), C-ID (PSY 130), UC
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultural, behavioral, biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. This course prepares students for working in the public health field and an emphasis is put on the societal implications and sexual health behavior. Topics presented include acquired immune deficiency syndrome and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as sexual variance and dysfunction, and sexuality throughout the human life cycle.
3 Units (Lec 2 Hrs; Lab 2 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), UC
Students develop foundation skills for illustration and concept design by creating characters, props, and environments as used in the video game and animation industries. There will be a focus on creating thumbnail and final illustrations, composition, value studies, perspective and digital painting techniques for a concept
design workflow.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, C-ID (PHS 103)
Students will learn the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and its relevance to personal and public health. Students will learn concept of substance abuse and dependence, the definition of licit and illicit drugs, and the pharmacologic, neurologic, and physiologic effects of selected substances on the human brain.
Political, social, and economic factors involved in the supply and demand for drugs will be discussed. Epidemiologic data on the prevalence, incidence, and trends of smoking, alcohol, prescription, and other drug dependencies in the U.S. will be covered, as well as risk factors associated with the use and abuse of these substances. Current options for recovery and a survey of local resources will be
reviewed. Research statistics from the CDC and other case studies will be reviewed.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area E), UC, C-ID (PHS 101)
Students will learn the discipline of Public Health. Students will learn 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 health care policy and management.