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Associate in Science for Transfer - Public Health

The AS-T in Public Health provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Public Health will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Public Health or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon Completion of this program, students will be able to Explain the role of public health in protecting and improving health across local, national, and global communities. Discuss the biological, environmental, behavioral, and social determinants of health. Find and utilize credible public health information sources. Analyze health equity strategies such as community organizing, advocacy, and policy change.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS
   BIOL 122  Introduction to Biology  4
  HLTH 104   Personal Health and Wellness 3 
  HLTH 105   Introduction to Public Health 3 
  STAT C1000   Introduction to Statistics 4 
   List A - Select two courses from the following
  
All three of the following must be satisfied:
1. ENGL 100 or ESL 151
2. One of the following:
  1. MATH 90, 90+, 90EF
  2. high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better
3. One of the following:
  1. CHEM 110 or
  2. 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.
 CHEM 101
 General Chemistry A
 5
 
BIOL 120

Human Anatomy

5
 BIOL 120 and one of the following CHEM 110 or 120  BIOL 121  Introduction to Physiology  4
 CHEM 110 or CHEM 120 or equivalent and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122 or equivalent. BIOL 112  Microbiology  5
   List B - Select one course from the following

HLTH 107   Health and Social Justice 3 
  PSYC C1000   Introduction to Psychology 3 
  SOC 101   Introduction to Sociology 3 
  List C - Select one course of the following
   HLTH 106  Women's Health Education 3 
  HLTH 128   Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Disease Prevention 3
  NUTR 125   Elements of Nutrition 3 
  PSYC 105   Human Sexuality 3 
  HLTH 108   Global Health 3 

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 24-25
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Fall 2025 GCC Catalog 2025-2026

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.